Grand General (initiated 2010 in Trondheim as Kenneth Kapstad Group) are a Norwegian jazz-fusion band that consists of drummer Kenneth Kapstad (former member of Gåte and Motorpsycho), bassist Trond Frønes, keyboardist Erlend Slettevoll, guitarist Even Helte Hermansen, and violinist Ola Kvernberg.[1]
Grand General | |
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 Kenneth Kapstad and Grand General at Vossajazz April 11, 2014. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Jazz rock, progressive rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Rune Grammofon |
| Members | Ola Kvernberg Even Helte Hermansen Erlend Slettevoll Trond Frønes Kenneth Kapstad |
Biography
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This is another heavy Norwegian fusion quintet becoming Grand General after premiering as the Kenneth Kapstad Group at the Trondheim Jazzfest in 2010. In addition to Kapstad, the band comprises bassist Trond Frønes, a fellow member of the metal band Goat The Head, and contemporary jazz musicians like violinist Ola Kvernberg, pianist Erlend Slettevoll and guitarist Even Helte Hermansen known from the jazz rock band Bushman's Revenge and also a collaborator on the jazz metal album Blackjazz by Shining among other collaborations.[2] They released their debut self-titled album Grand General in February 2013, consisting of six tracks which could be interpreted as a modern, clearer and more metal approach on music made by Steve Morse of Dixie Dregs or Mahavishnu Orchestra for example.[2][3]
Band members
edit- Ola Kvernberg - violin
- Even Helte Hermansen - guitar
- Erlend Slettevoll - keyboard
- Trond Frønes - bass
- Kenneth Kapstad - drums
Discography
edit- 2013: Grand General (Rune Grammofon)[2]
References
edit- ^ "Grand General: Grand General (2013)". Musical review. AllMusic. 2013-03-14. Retrieved 2015-05-03.
- ^ a b c "Grand General: Grand General (2013)". Musical review. All About Jazz. 2013-03-14. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
- ^ "Grand General". Biography. ProgArchives.com. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
