Composer, Musician & Band Leader
May 18th. 2012:
Recording-Session-Koncert with Alex Riel & Stefan Pasborgs project "Another Universe"
The Village, Skalbakken 15, Vanløse-København
Showstart 9.30 pm
http://goanimate.com/movie/0j8KV9zZKUm4/1
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=38527
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=34022
http://www.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/194955/
Petter Wettre has since the early ninetees established himself as one of Norway's most important performers on the tenor saxophone. As a Berklee graduate, Petter returned to the Norwegian jazz scene in 92. Since then he has released 15 albums, of which 10 on his own label; “Household Records”, (est. 2003). His breakthrough came as a representative in the EBU Orchestra in Prague — 95. In 96 he released his first album; “Pig Virus”, which earned him a Norwegian Grammy nomination. A six time nominee, the latest in 2011, Petter has been awarded this prestigious award twice.
Petter Wettre is probably best known for his collaboration with Jarle Vespestad and Ingebrigt Flaten in “The Trio”, later renamed; “Petter Wettre Trio”. They recorded 4 albums together. The latest; “Tour de Force” (2004), also features Dave Liebman on soprano sax. The Trio's “In Color” and “Meet the Locals” are both reviewed in The Penguins guide to Jazz, where they are rewarded with three, and three and a half stars out of four. “Meet the Locals” was also voted in on the “Top Ten" list in the British jazzmagazine; “Jazzreview”
His other albums include a written solo- concert for saxophone, (“Paramount”), and a live recording with three saxophones and rythmsection, (“State of the Art”), just to name a few. In 2005 Petter Wettre collaborated with Gene Perla and Dave Liebman and published; “Live at the Lighthouse Omnibook”. A transcription book of all Dave's and Steve Grossman's saxophone soloes from the legendary Elvin Jones album with the same name. They later toured with a mixture of originals and some of the tunes from the original album. That resulted in the live recording; “Live in Oslo” — Perla Music.
In 2007, Petter Wettre's album; “Fountain of Youth” recived overwhelming reviews from a unison press. Tours/festivals and radio and tv apperances followed. As a result of the attention, the quartet played several continents ranging from Addis Abbeba in Ethiopia, Africa to two sold out shows at Jazz at Lincoln Center - New York, USA.The quartet features; Erlend Slettevoll — piano, Jonas Westergaard — bass and Anders Mogensen — drums.
In the last couple of years Petter Wettre has been busy playing in the Manu Katche Group. Festivals and concerts in Turkey, Israel, Polen, Maccedonia, Italy, France, Belgium,Canay Islands, Germany, Austria and Holland has been on the tour schedule.
Petter Wettre is currently working with drummer Audun Kleive, The Trio, Petter Wettre Trio and Petter Wettre Quartet.
Also featured as a sideman / guest soloist on 40 albums in all styles, ranging from jazz, gospel, pop and world music.
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Postal Address:Petter Wettre Phone: +47 900 53 931 Booking:Booking inquiries should be directed to Petter Wettre directly, either by phone or sending an e-mail to booking@petterwettre.com CD Sales:CD sales inquiries, or questions regarding ordering is handled by our sales-team. You can contact them any time through e-mail at: sales@petterwettre.com |
Record Label:Household Records Phone: +47 900 53 931 E-mail: householdrecords@petterwettre.com Other Labels:Resonant Music Fax: +47 22 57 10 01 |
