Ensemble Denada or Norske Store Orkester (initiated 2000 in Oslo, Norway as 'Norske Store Orkester') is a Norwegian miniature big band run by "Østnorsk jazzsenter".
Biography Ensemble Denada comprises about fifteen musicians, and has a Nordic profile through choice of music and its lineup. It has been led by Frank Brodahl and Helge Sunde (2005–). For the 2002 «Storbandfestivalen» they performed the works of Frode Fjellheim and Daniel Bingert.
In 2003 the ensemble performed a commissioned work by Olga Konkova at the Oslo Jazzfestival. For the «Vinterjazz» 2005, they performed works of their own Helge Sunde.
For the 2015 Kongsberg Jazz Festival they performed music by and with vocalist Mari Kvien Brunvoll. Her electronic compositions were adapted and arranged for a broader lineup by Erik Johannessen and Lars Horntveth, in addition to compositions by Helge Sunde.
Band members Current members Vocal/electronics: Mari Kvien Brunvoll Trumpet: Frank Brodahl, Marius Haltli, Anders Eriksson Soprano saxophone: André Roligheten Alt saxophone, flute: Børge-Are Halvorsen Tenor saxophone, bass clarinet: Atle Nymo Bass saxophone, contra-alto clarinet, tubax: Nils Jansen Trombone: Even Kruse Skatrud, Erik Johannessen, Helge Sunde (musical director) Guitar: Jens Thoresen Piano: Olga Konkova Bass: Mats Eilertsen Drums: Håkon Mjåset Johansen
Past members Trumpet: Eckhard Baur, Birgit Kjuus Saxophone and woodwind: Håvard Fossum, Geir Lysne, Petter Wettre, Fredrik Øie Jensen, Frode Nymo Trombone: Øyvind Brække, Lars Erik Gudim, Geir Arne Haugsrud Guitar: Hallgrim Bratberg Bass: Daniel Bingert, Steinar Raknes, Per Mathisen Drums: Andreas Bye, Rune Arnesen
Honors 2010: Recipient of the German Echo Award as best big band record for the album Finding Nymo (2009)
Discography 2006: Denada (ACT), recorded in surround with Olga Konkova and Marilyn Mazur 2009: Finding Nymo (ACT). 2013: Windfall (Ocella) 2019: Live In Bremen (Jazzland Recordings) with Torun Eriksen & Erlend Skomsvoll
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