The Jono El Grande Orchestra
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The Jono El Grande Orchestra was formed in 2000 by composer Jono El Grande
. TJEGO exclusively performs Jono El Grande's music and consists of selected musicians who have played with Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
, Oslo Sinfonietta
and Poing.
Involved musicians from 2000 - 2010 (in scoral part order):
Jono El Grande
Jono El Grande is the stage name of Jon Andreas Håtun .Jono El Grande is an autodidactic Norwegian composer, band leader, guitarist and conductor. He cites as his major sources of influence Captain Beefheart, '60s Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Igor Stravinsky and Art Rock...
. TJEGO exclusively performs Jono El Grande's music and consists of selected musicians who have played with Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Oslo-Filharmonien is a symphony orchestra based in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra was founded in 1919, and has since 1977 had its home in the Oslo Concert Hall. The orchestra consists of 69 musicians in the string section, 16 in the woodwinds, 15 in brass, 5 in percussionists, 1 harpist, and 1...
, Oslo Sinfonietta
Oslo Sinfonietta
The Oslo Sinfonietta is a Norwegian contemporary classical orchestra.The Oslo Sinfonietta grew out of contemporary music circles at the Norwegian Academy of Music...
and Poing.
Involved musicians from 2000 - 2010 (in scoral part order):
- Jono El GrandeJono El GrandeJono El Grande is the stage name of Jon Andreas Håtun .Jono El Grande is an autodidactic Norwegian composer, band leader, guitarist and conductor. He cites as his major sources of influence Captain Beefheart, '60s Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Igor Stravinsky and Art Rock...
- guitars, vocals & conducting - Hans Martin Austestad - vocals
- Bård Bratlie - vocals & kazoo
- Kjell Asbjørn Bunæs - flute
- Lise Herland - oboe
- Anne-Sofie Halvorsen - bass clarinet
- Rolf Borch - clarinet Bb & bass clarinet
- Embrik Snerte - bassoon
- Erik Løkra - soprano, tenor & baritone saxophone
- Rolf-Erik Nystrøm - sopranino, alto & baritone saxophone
- Hallvard M. Godal - baritone saxophone
- Karl Strømme - trumpet
- Tarjei Grimsby - trombone
- Øyvind Brække - trombone
- Tomas Gantelius - piano & synth
- André Bongard - keyboards
- Andreas Ulvo - keyboards
- Petter Sørlie Kragstad - keyboards
- Thor Kvande - synth & fender rhodes
- Ståle Liavik Solberg - drums
- Terje Engen - drums
- Håkon Mørch Stene - xylophone, vibraphone & percussion
- Erik Fossen Nilsen - xylophone, vibraphone & percussion
- Kjell Tore Innervik - xylophone
- Ida Kristine Hansen - violin I
- Isa Caroline Holmesland - violin II
- Karin Hellqvist - violin I & II
- Gunnhild Oddbjørnsdatter Nordahl - viola
- Lars Bryngelsson - viola
- Cecilia Anne Wilder - viola
- Lisa Isabel Holstad - cello
- Kaja Pettersen - cello
- Eivind Henjum - bass
- Sigurd Dale - bass
- Håkon Thelin - double bass