Oslo Jazz Festival: Jens Wendelboe Kvintett

Trombonist, conductor, composer and organiser Jens Wendelboe has lived in New York for the last 20 years.

Wendleboe’s known in Norway as the bandleader for multiple Norwegian TV-shows. In the US he has worked with Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin and Blood, Sweat & Tears among others. Throughout his career, he has released 14 albums and has won multiple international awards.

Jens Wendleboe – trombone
Magnus Bakken – saxophone
Ellen Brekken – bass
Torgeir Koppang – piano
Erik Smith – drums