Nils Petter Molvær facts for kids
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Nils Petter Molvær
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| Born | 18 September 1960 Langevåg, Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz, future jazz, jazz fusion, electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Labels | ECM |
| Associated acts | Masqualero |
Nils Petter Molvær (born September 18, 1960) is a talented musician from Norway. People also call him NPM. He plays the trumpet, writes music, and helps make records. He's known for being a leader in a music style called future jazz. This style mixes jazz with electronic music. His album Khmer is a great example of his unique sound and was very popular.
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About Nils Petter Molvær
Nils Petter Molvær grew up on an island in Norway called Sula, Møre og Romsdal. When he was 19, he moved to study jazz at the Trondheim Music Conservatory.
After his studies, he joined some cool bands. One was called Jazzpunkensemblet with Jon Eberson. Another important band was Masqualero. In this band, he played with famous musicians like Arild Andersen, Jon Christensen, and Tore Brunborg.
Early Music and Khmer
Masqualero recorded several albums with ECM Records. Molvær also played with other artists from ECM. Then, in 1997, he released his first solo album, Khmer. This album was a mix of jazz, rock, electronic sounds, and hip-hop beats. It was very different from the usual quiet jazz music that ECM was known for.
Molvær's trumpet sound was special. He often used electronic effects, which made his trumpet sound unique. His music reminded some people of the famous trumpeter Miles Davis. For the first time, ECM released singles from his album. These were "Song of Sand" and "Ligotage".
In 2000, he released his second album, Solid Ether. After this, Molvær left ECM. He has made many more albums since then. He also writes music for movies and plays.
Working with Other Artists
Nils Petter Molvær often works with guitarist Eivind Aarset. He has also played with a group called Tabla Beat Science. This group was started by Zakir Hussain and Bill Laswell.
Awards and Recognition
Nils Petter Molvær has won several awards for his music:
- 1996: Kongsberg Jazz Award
- 1997: Spellemannprisen (a big Norwegian music award) in the Open class
- 1998: Gammleng-prisen in the Jazz class
- 2000: Spellemannprisen in the Open class
- 2003: Buddyprisen
- 2005: Spellemannprisen in the Open class
Music Albums
Nils Petter Molvær has released many albums, both with bands and as a solo artist.
With Masqualero
- 1983: Masqualero
- 1985: Bande À Part
- 1987: Aero
- 1990: Re-Enter
Solo Albums
- 1997: Khmer
- 1998: Khmer: The Remixes (promo only)
- 1998: Ligotage (EP)
- 2000: Solid Ether
- 2001: Recoloured (remixes)
- 2002: NP3
- 2004: Streamer (live album from 2002)
- 2005: Er
- 2005: Edy (music from a film)
- 2005: Remakes (remixes)
- 2005: An American Compilation (collection of songs)
- 2008: Re-Vision (music from films, made into an album)
- 2009: Hamada
- 2011: Baboon Moon
- 2014: Switch
- 2016: Buoyancy
- 2021: Stitches
Collaborations with Other Artists
Nils Petter Molvær has worked with many different musicians:
- 1990: So I Write, with Sidsel Endresen, Django Bates, Jon Christensen
- 1995: Hastening Westward, with Robyn Schulkowsky
- 1997: Small Labyrinths, with Marilyn Mazur's Future Song
- 2005: Electra, with Arild Andersen Group
- 2008: Corps Electriques, with Hector Zazou/KatieJane Garside, Bill Rieflin, Lone Kent
- 2013: 1/1, with Moritz von Oswald
- 2015: Infolding, with Spin Marvel
- 2015: Høst: Autumn Fall (music from a film), with Mapping Oceans
- 2018: Nordub, with Sly & Robbie
- 2019: Music for Paintings, with Terje Evensen and others
- 2023: The Harmony Codex with Steven Wilson
- 2024: Liminal Animals with Ulver
Featured on Other Artists' Albums
He has also played as a featured artist on many albums by other musicians, including:
- 1990: Nonsentration - Jon Balke
- 1992: Night Caller - Rita Marcotulli
- 1993: Exile - Sidsel Endresen
- 1998: Électronique Noire - Eivind Aarset
- 2001: Radioaxiom: A Dub Transmission - Bill Laswell & Jah Wobble
- 2003: Digital Prophecy - Dhafer Youssef
- 2004: Seafarer's Song - Ketil Bjørnstad
- 2006: Mélange Bleu - Lars Danielsson
- 2007: A Pure Land - Sienná
- 2007: Ataraxis - Deeyah
- 2012: Manu Katché - Manu Katché
- 2021: Roses of Neurosis - Sivert Høyem
See also
In Spanish: Nils Petter Molvær para niños
