Ingi Bjarni Quartet – Hope (IS/SWE)
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Ingi Bjarni Quartet – Hope (IS/SWE)
Miðvikudaginn 26. ágúst | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00
Kvöldpassi*
Píanóleikarinn Ingi Bjarni Skúlason gaf út kvartett plötuna Hope í fyrra, og nú verða útgáfutónleikar á Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur! Með Inga Bjarna leika þeir Hilmar Jensson á gítar, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen á trommur og hinn sænski Anders Jormin á kontrabassa. Það mætti segja að tónlistin á Hope sé lýrísk, en þó ert mikið svigrúm fyrir opna spunakafla innan verkanna. Tónleikagestir eru hvattir til að lesa um tilurð plötunnar og lög hennar hér: https://ingibjarni.com/hope
Sérstakur gestur er sænski bassaleikarinn Anders Jormin. Það er óhætt að segja að Anders sé einn færasti kontrabassaleikari Evrópu. Sem tónskáld þá hefur hann gefið út fjölda hljómplatna með eigin verkum, þ.á.m. á þýsku plötuútgáfunni ECM. Hann hefur einnig spilað með fremstu jazz tónlistarmönnum heims á borð við Bobo Stenson, Lee Konitz, Charles Lloyd, Paul Motian, Tomasz Stanko ofl.
Á íslensku tónlistarverðlaununum 2026 fékk platan Hope tilnefningu sem jazzplata ársins. Auk þess fékk lagið „Hægur dans“ af plötunni tilnefningu sem jazzlag ársins. Platan hefur fengið fínustu umfjöllun, þá bæði á íslenskum miðlum og í erlendum miðlum.
Hér að neðan er brot úr einni: „Hope is not simply an album; it is a quiet triumph, a testament to art’s enduring power to transform pain into something truly luminous. Each note feels deliberately placed, building a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. It invites you to lean in, to listen closely, and to find your reflections within its beautiful depths“ – All About Jazz
(USA)
Miðvikudagurinn 26. ágúst | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00 – Ingi Bjarni Quartet (IS/SWE)
20:00 – Kosmonauci (PL)
21:00 – Havanablús Tómasar R. | Los Bomboneros (IS)
Kvöldpassi kostar 8.990 kr. en við bjóðum upp á afsláttarverð, 6.990 kr., fyrir þau sem kjósa lægra verð og sérstakt stuðningsverð fyrir velunnara hátíðarinnar, 9.990 kr.
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Ingi Bjarni Quartet – Hope (IS/SWE)
Wednesday, August 26 | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00
Evening Pass*
Pianist Ingi Bjarni Skúlason released the quartet album Hope last year, and now the official album release concert will take place at Reykjavík Jazz Festival. Joining Ingi Bjarni are guitarist Hilmar Jensson, drummer Magnús Tryggvason Eliassen, and Swedish double bassist Anders Jormin.
The music on Hope can be described as lyrical, while still allowing significant space for open improvisation within the compositions. Audience members are encouraged to read more about the album’s creation and its music here: https://ingibjarni.com/hope
A special guest on the recording and at the concert is Swedish bassist Anders Jormin, widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading double bass players. As a composer, he has released numerous albums under his own name, including recordings on the German label ECM. He has also collaborated with some of the world’s most influential jazz musicians, including Bobo Stenson, Lee Konitz, Charles Lloyd, Paul Motian, and Tomasz Stańko.
At the Icelandic Music Awards 2026, Hope was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year. The track “Hægur dans” was also nominated for Jazz Composition of the Year. The album has received strong critical acclaim in both Icelandic and international media.
As one review states:
“Hope is not simply an album; it is a quiet triumph, a testament to art’s enduring power to transform pain into something truly luminous. Each note feels deliberately placed, building a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. It invites you to lean in, to listen closely, and to find your reflections within its beautiful depths.” – All About Jazz (USA)
Wednesday August 26 | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00 – Ingi Bjarni Quartet (IS/SWE)
20:00 – Kosmonauci (PL)
21:00 – Havanablús | Los Bomboneros (IS)
The evening pass costs 8,990 ISK. A discounted price of 6,990 ISK is also available for those who prefer a lower price and a supporter price of ISK 9,990 is also offered for those who wish to contribute more.
The Evening Pass offers great value, with access to multiple concerts in one evening.
Ingi Bjarni Quartet – Hope (IS/SWE)
Miðvikudaginn 26. ágúst | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00
Kvöldpassi*
Píanóleikarinn Ingi Bjarni Skúlason gaf út kvartett plötuna Hope í fyrra, og nú verða útgáfutónleikar á Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur! Með Inga Bjarna leika þeir Hilmar Jensson á gítar, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen á trommur og hinn sænski Anders Jormin á kontrabassa. Það mætti segja að tónlistin á Hope sé lýrísk, en þó ert mikið svigrúm fyrir opna spunakafla innan verkanna. Tónleikagestir eru hvattir til að lesa um tilurð plötunnar og lög hennar hér: https://ingibjarni.com/hope
Sérstakur gestur er sænski bassaleikarinn Anders Jormin. Það er óhætt að segja að Anders sé einn færasti kontrabassaleikari Evrópu. Sem tónskáld þá hefur hann gefið út fjölda hljómplatna með eigin verkum, þ.á.m. á þýsku plötuútgáfunni ECM. Hann hefur einnig spilað með fremstu jazz tónlistarmönnum heims á borð við Bobo Stenson, Lee Konitz, Charles Lloyd, Paul Motian, Tomasz Stanko ofl.
Á íslensku tónlistarverðlaununum 2026 fékk platan Hope tilnefningu sem jazzplata ársins. Auk þess fékk lagið „Hægur dans“ af plötunni tilnefningu sem jazzlag ársins. Platan hefur fengið fínustu umfjöllun, þá bæði á íslenskum miðlum og í erlendum miðlum.
Hér að neðan er brot úr einni: „Hope is not simply an album; it is a quiet triumph, a testament to art’s enduring power to transform pain into something truly luminous. Each note feels deliberately placed, building a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. It invites you to lean in, to listen closely, and to find your reflections within its beautiful depths“ – All About Jazz
(USA)
Miðvikudagurinn 26. ágúst | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00 – Ingi Bjarni Quartet (IS/SWE)
20:00 – Kosmonauci (PL)
21:00 – Havanablús Tómasar R. | Los Bomboneros (IS)
Kvöldpassi kostar 8.990 kr. en við bjóðum upp á afsláttarverð, 6.990 kr., fyrir þau sem kjósa lægra verð og sérstakt stuðningsverð fyrir velunnara hátíðarinnar, 9.990 kr.
////
Ingi Bjarni Quartet – Hope (IS/SWE)
Wednesday, August 26 | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00
Evening Pass*
Pianist Ingi Bjarni Skúlason released the quartet album Hope last year, and now the official album release concert will take place at Reykjavík Jazz Festival. Joining Ingi Bjarni are guitarist Hilmar Jensson, drummer Magnús Tryggvason Eliassen, and Swedish double bassist Anders Jormin.
The music on Hope can be described as lyrical, while still allowing significant space for open improvisation within the compositions. Audience members are encouraged to read more about the album’s creation and its music here: https://ingibjarni.com/hope
A special guest on the recording and at the concert is Swedish bassist Anders Jormin, widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading double bass players. As a composer, he has released numerous albums under his own name, including recordings on the German label ECM. He has also collaborated with some of the world’s most influential jazz musicians, including Bobo Stenson, Lee Konitz, Charles Lloyd, Paul Motian, and Tomasz Stańko.
At the Icelandic Music Awards 2026, Hope was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year. The track “Hægur dans” was also nominated for Jazz Composition of the Year. The album has received strong critical acclaim in both Icelandic and international media.
As one review states:
“Hope is not simply an album; it is a quiet triumph, a testament to art’s enduring power to transform pain into something truly luminous. Each note feels deliberately placed, building a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. It invites you to lean in, to listen closely, and to find your reflections within its beautiful depths.” – All About Jazz (USA)
Wednesday August 26 | Harpa, Norðurljós
19:00 – Ingi Bjarni Quartet (IS/SWE)
20:00 – Kosmonauci (PL)
21:00 – Havanablús | Los Bomboneros (IS)
The evening pass costs 8,990 ISK. A discounted price of 6,990 ISK is also available for those who prefer a lower price and a supporter price of ISK 9,990 is also offered for those who wish to contribute more.
The Evening Pass offers great value, with access to multiple concerts in one evening.
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Where is it happening?
Harpa tónlistar- og ráðstefnuhús / Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki 2,Reykjavík, Iceland
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