Biography
Marita Røstad is a 28 year old singer/songwriter from Torpa, Norway. She now lives in Trondheim after jazz vocal-studies at the Conservatory of Music.
She graduated in 2004 and now combines her musical career with working as a song-teacher at Trondheim music school.
Started her own record label entitled Magica Records, and will release her debut album entitled "Silent Sunday" 29. jan.2007.
Band
Stian Omenås - trumpet
Born 05.05.1981. From Valldal. Educated as a jazz trumpeter, pedagogue and composer at the Conservatory of Music in Trondheim. Now living in Oslo. Influenced by Miles Davis, Stravinskij, Bartok, Messiaen, Bach, Ligeti, Tom Waits, Björk and Thomas Dybdahl, among others.
Currently working with the following bands: Stian Omenås Ensemble, Kilombo, Marita Røstad, Bungalow, Miles Davis Tribute, "Circulez" with Louis Sclavis, and a solo project.
Håvard Stubø - guitar
Born 26.03.1978. From Narvik. Graduated from jazz studies at the Conservatory of Music in Trondheim spring 2004. Working as a freelance guitarist in Oslo.
Other bands/projects: JUPITER, NAMEK, Fiber, North, Håvard Stubø/DJ Don Tomaso, Stubø/Iversen/Johansen, We Love Wes
Gard Nilssen - drums
Born 24.06.1983. From Skien. Currently studying at the Conservatory of Music in Trondheim.
Other bands/projects: Storløkken/Nilssen duo, Johansen/Storaas Quartet, Puck, Miles Davis Tribute, Hat:Trick, Puma.
Rune Nergaard - bass
Born 26.05.83. From Bodø. Currently studying at the Conservatory of Music in Trondheim.
Other bands/projects: Hat:Trick, Johansen/Storaas Quartet, Miles Davis Tribute.