Critically acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Frøy Aagre is known for her powerful compositions and her individual style of characteristically lyrical Nordic jazz. Her distinctive quality lies in blurring the boundaries between the written and the improvised.
Her group (Andreas Ulvo: piano, Audun Ellingsen: bass, Freddy Wike: drums) “truly functions as a band, each member playing off one other and, above all, serving the songs."(AllAboutJazz, US).
"Countryside", their critically acclaimed second album, was named one of the top ten jazz albums in 2007 by the Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen.
Successful tour
Frøy Aagre has performed at festivals around the world and has won numerous scholarships and awards. In November 08, Aagre and her band did a successful UK tour that included a concert at London Jazz Festival with trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler.
Aagre studied saxophone at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Middlesex University, composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, and saxophone with Dave Liebman.
At the Midem, Aagre will present songs from her third and unreleased album ”Cycle of Silence”.
She is scheduled to play at Salon Diane, Hotel Majestic Tuesday 20th of January at 6:30 PM.
Listen to music by Frøy Aagre at MySpace.
