Jan Gunnar Hoff

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LIVING (Blu-ray/SACD) - new solo piano album 2013 on 2L

LIVING is Jan Gunnar Hoff’s first solo piano album. His personal blend of different styles and influences is presented in its purest form – simply music.

Blu-raydefinition.com: “This is a lovely disc filled with music with will soothe every listener’s soul. There is a continuing sense of improvisation, and yet, there is never a moment where you are not aware of an overarching structure to each piece”.

Mono and Stereo, Slovenia: ”For me Jan Gunnar Hoff creates a certain emotional bond between a listener and performer right after few notes. Jan seems to transcend the labelling of pop, jazz, classical and simply work on evoking of feelings while cutting straight through any perceptions…” Link to full review

Positive-feedback.com: “A wildly creative set of pianistic essays, dancing and floating from one musical meditation to another, Living feels just like what the name says: this music is alive”

Dagsavisen, Oslo: “A great album, an excellent solo debut”. Link to full review

Jazznytt, Oslo: “highly recommended, a superb album” Link to full review

Nordlys, Tromsø: “Hoff articulates himself with an impressive clearness in his performing and with a unique control of the instrument”. Link to full review

Dagbladet, Oslo: “Hoff merges classical elements with jazz aesthetics.. the music is able to fold out in the listeners mind” (5 of 6 stars) Link to full review

Avisa Nordland, Bodø: “First class piano music. You don´t have to be a jazz nerd to enjoy this album” (5 of 6 stars) Link to full review

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BARXETA – Acuna/Hoff/Mathisen 2012

Review AllaboutJazz

Link to review Dagbladet, Mosnes

Link to JAZZ IN NORWAY review (Jazznytt)

“A sparkling trio as well as in studio, as on stage” – Dagsavisen (link to full review)

“When two of our best men invites a world leading drummer, it is really happening” – www.side3.no

Link to review Avisa Nordland

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QUIET WINTER NIGHT 2012 (Blu-ray) w/Bøksle, Eick, Andersen, Bratland, Arnesen, Lien, Øverleir, Hoff a.o artists

The music from Blåfjell composed by Bøhren & Åserud, arranged by Jan Gunnar Hoff. Nominated for GRAMMY AWARDS 2013 “Best surround sound album” (2L, link to info)

“A gorgeously-played and recorded program” – Audiophile Audition.

“The sound is amazing and gives the mix of folk and jazz a warm yet powerful expression. This is submersive music that capture the listener in a totally calming and comforting way” - Einsnull (Germany)

“This wonderful recording is a blend of jazz and folk..the album fits together beautifully..highly recommended” – Audiostream

“Hoff is an arranger with vision. Not only did he expand the scope of his ensemble by inviting musicians of great characters to collaborate, Hoff knew exactly how and when to let each shine, thus giving each song real character” – 6moons.com Link to full review

Link to The Absolute Sound review

JAZZNYTT- Norway (Jazz news)

Misc. reviews Norway PDF

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Acuna/Hoff/Mathisen trio in concert – 2011 (DVD/CD)

Recorded live in Los Angeles at Drumchannel

“I was party to this improvisation here at Drum Channel and was transported to a place of excitement, joy and awe as I listened to it all go down. I don’t think I have heard anything this wonderful since Weather Report disbanded & Joe Zawinul passed on. Flanked by two Norwegian geniuses Jan Gunnar Hoff & Per Mathisen, Acuna has assembled a World Class Performing Trio that will soon captivate audiences everywhere with cutting edge, yet accessible new music that draws the listener in & affects a transcendent experience” – Terry Bozzio

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ATMOSPHERES – 2011

Meditation and atmospheres with Hoff and Ove Bjørken (guitar)

“A relaxed kind of jazz-rock with focus on distinct rhythms and strong melodies” – Adresseavisen, Trondheim

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JUNGLE CITY Acuna/Hoff/Mathisen 2009

Debut album for the AHM-trio, recorded in Austria

”The thoroughly exciting Jungle City. From the higher velocity of Mathisen’s title track and frenetically swinging Jangala, to Hoff’s abstract, synth-laden Visions and more upbeat, equally Zawinul-esque Tribute, Jungle City clearly reveals an unmistakable reference point for these two fine Norwegian players, on one of Acuña’s best co-led sessions to date”- John Kelman, AllaboutJazz nov 2009

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MAGMA 2008 feat. Mike Stern, Maria Joao, Eick, Aarset, Kleive, Kjellemyr, Norbakken

An international line up performs Hoff´s commissions for Vossajazz and Bodø festival

“Throughout, Hoff’s writing and playing possesses an almost pop-like clarity and concision, but with a far richer vernacular. A vividly appealing album of attention-grabbing writing and even more convincing playing” – John Kelman, AAJ Feb 2010. Link to full review

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MEDITATUS 2007 w/Jan Gunnar Hoff Group and Bodø Cathedral Choir

Jazz mass receiving an Edvard-prize from TONO in 2005

“Hoff has in his highly personal way succeded in creating a synthesis between 1000 year old texts and hip, modern jazz music” – Side2.no, Tor Hammerø.

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IN TOWN 2003

The 4th release from Jan Gunnar Hoff Group

“Strong melodies driven by a highly vital interplay” – Dagbladet. ”A very original pianoplayer and composer with a unique melodic gift” – VG. “Passionate and beautiful” – Aftenposten

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EQUILIBRIUM 2001

Bjørken, Hoff, Sletten, Kjellemyr

“An undiscovered recording of delicate, melodic jazz deserves a bigger audience” – Adressa, Trondheim

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CROSSLANDS 1998

Jan Gunnar Hoff Group feat. Tore Brunborg

”Hoff emerges as a keyboardist of considerable versatility and flair. Clearly a player and musical mind to watch. An intriguing and often rewarding album that is well worth checking out”- Richard Palmer, Jazz Journal Nov. 1998. “Hoff has established himself as one of the important artists within Nordic jazz. He shows his own distinct language in both his pianoplaying and in his fine compositions”- Jazz Stage, Sweden 1998

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MOVING 1995

Hoff´s second solo album w/Jørgensen, Riisnæs

“Hoff deserves international recognition for this CD”- Aftenposten. “The CD MOVING with Norwegian keyboardist Jan Gunnar Hoff has more substance. This CD and Hoff´s music is simply on top”- Jazz Special, Denmark 1995. “Jan Gunnar Hoff definitely takes a step into the Premier League of jazz. He is about to establish himself as one of the most important musicians on the Norwegian Jazz Scene in the late Nineties” – JAZZNYTT, Norway

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