Liv Andrea Hauge Trio

Liv Andrea Hauge is 29 years old and comes from Mosjøen, a small town in northern Norway. She currently lives in Oslo as a musician and composer, primarily in the fields of jazz and improvised music. In this vibrant new jazz trio, pianist and composer Liv Andrea Hauge collaborates with Kertu Aer and August Glännestrand on drums. Their music embodies an innovative approach within the classic piano trio format. Hauge's compositions emphasize groove, simple yet melodic lines, and spontaneous interplay among the musicians. Each piece offers ample space for improvisation, with the music unfolding dynamically in response to the energy shared between the performers and the audience.

Kertu Aer is an award-winning bassist who plays a variety of jazz-related expressions. In 2024, she was honored with both the Estonian Jazz Young Talent Award and the Norwegian Jazzintro Award – the latter with the Sondre Moshagen Lightning Trio, earning her the title "Young Jazz Musician of the Year." Additionally, she plays in several international bands, including her own quartet: Kertu Aer 4.

August Glännestrand, born in 1996 in Vänersborg, Sweden, is a Swedish drummer. After studying at Fridhems Folkhögskola in Sweden, Glännestrand moved to Trondheim to participate in the jazz program at NTNU, an institution known for producing many remarkable musicians.