Bliss Quintet

With a playful interaction and energetic presence, BLISS Quintet has quickly established itself as a forward-thinking band within the Norwegian jazz community, following in the footsteps of respected bands such as Atomic and Masqualero. They released their first album, “Dramaqueen” on Jazzland Recordings in Spring 2022. The album received critical acclaim, with Selwyn Harris of Jazzwise (UK) naming the quintet as an “impressive-sounding young Norwegian band for the future”. The band embarked on a successful tour in support of the album, playing at venues and festivals across Norway, and winning the 7Virtual Jazz Competition with the title track “Dramaqueen”. Their victory in the competition led to even more opportunities for the band and they will play in Italy, Denmark and at Jazzahead in spring 2023. The band is set to release a new album in the autumn of 2023, showcasing their growth and evolution as musicians.

Oscar Andreas Haug – trumpet
Zakarias Meyer Øverli – saxophone
Benjamín Gísli Einarsson – piano
Gard Kronborg – bass
Rino Sivathas – drums

Selected reviews of “Dramaqueen”
“A good blend of melody and carefree wildness.” - Rob Adams (UK)

”Voted as top 2 best jazz records of the year in Norway’s Ballade”. Torkjell Hovland (NO)

“A fierce improvising group that held my attention throughout.” Peter Slavid, London Jazz News (UK)

“Here’s yet another impressive-sounding young Norwegian band for the future” Selwyn Harris, Jazzwise (UK)

“Bliss Quintet is populated by five of Norway’s most promising jazz musicians. Their debut album confirms it in every way.”  Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen