Bliss Quintet

Oscar Andreas Haug – Trumpet
Zakarias Meyer Øverli – Saxophone
Benjamín Gísli Einarsson – Piano
Gard Kronborg – Bass
Rino Sivathas – Drums

With a playful interaction and energetic presence, Bliss Quintet has quickly established itself as a forward-thinking band within the Norwegian jazz community.

Dramatic energetic ballads, fanfare-like horn riffs, complex rhythms and open harmonic landscapes are central themes for Bliss Quintet. Still well-kept and maintained in the band’s sound, is the focus on playful interaction, wild energetic presence, and elements of free playing, following in the footsteps of renowned nordic bands such as Atomic and Masqualero.

Following the release of their second album Glasshouse in 2023 on Jazzland Recordings, they have since been touring actively, making appearances at clubs and festivals such as Jazzwoche Burghausen, Jazzclub Ferrara, Moldejazz and Jazzahead.

– “Undoubtedly, there’s a distinctive and noteworthy quality permeating throughout Glasshouse, solidifying Bliss Quintet’s position at the forefront of contemporary jazz.” – Steven James, Jazz in Europe