FERD may be a new addition to Maijazz, but its band members are far from it. They are all celebrated musicians who have made their mark on the Norwegian jazz scene. Now, they embark on a shared musical journey with FERD. Their repertoire is primarily original but don’t be too surprised if it happens to include some familiar compositions.
Storaas, Eick, and Yttredal first met in 1983 whilst studying Jazz in Trondheim and have since distinguished themselves in various Norwegian and European jazz contexts. Their musical collaboration began with the band Fair Play, led by vocalist Elin Rosseland. The collaboration lasted ten years and was revived in Spring 2024 under the name Air Play. In its 2025 version, Eva Bjerga Haugen takes on the role of vocalist.
The musicians have crossed paths over the years in various bands, including Fair Play/Air Play, the Vigleik Storaas Trio, the Yttredal/Storaas Duo, Amigo Tom, the Tore Johansen band, and many other projects – some brief and some more complex – in various formats.
This new project is now ready to set sail—their Maijazz concert will mark FERD’s grand premiere!
Eva Bjerga Haugen – on vocals
Tor Yttredal – on saxophone
Vigleik Storaas – on piano
Johannes Eick – on bass