Steinar Raknes

Steinar Raknes is one of Norway’s foremost jazz bassists and songwriters. With his fearless and explosive playing style, he is often compared with the legendary bassist and songwriter Charles Mingus. Raknes is rcognized through his work as composer and musician in the award-winning jazz trio Urban Connection, and for collaborations with artists such as  Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Steve Grossman and Per Texas Johansson. After completing a Master of Arts (music) degree in jazz at NTNU in2001, he has collaborated in a number of ensembles, including The Core, the Ola Kvernberg Trio, SKAIDI,  Kirsti Huke Quartet and Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.