Steinar Karlsen
Steinar Karlsen is a Norwegian guitarist and composer of instrumental music with elements from folk music, rock, contemporary and jazz. He has released seven albums since 2011; his 2015 album Tur was called "one of the best instrumental releases of the year" by Vintage Guitar.[1]
Karlsen is from Eikefjord, Norway. He is now living in Vangdal in Hardanger. Beside his solo career he also plays with the band Good Time Charlie (since 2003)[2][3] and Hot Little Mama.[4][5]Among his influences he cites Ry Cooder, Julian Lage, Béla Bartók, Terje Rypdal and Kenny Burrell.
Discography[edit]
- Ulydium (2011)
- Hanens Død (2013)
- Tog til Sunnfjord (2015)[3][6]
- Tur (2015)
- Destination Venus (2020)
- Eld (2022)
- Transitt (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ Prown, Peter (April 2016). "Steinar Karlsen: Nordic Surf Slinger". Vintage Guitar. p. 24.
- ^ Haukaas, Per Randers (12 April 2015). "Et liv med blå toner". Bergensavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ a b Standal, Liv (1 October 2015). "Tre plater på tre månader". Firdaposten (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Steinar Karlsen med soloplate". Firdaposten (in Norwegian). 8 December 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Rønning, Øyvind (1 February 2011). "Ildsprutende gitarister: To markante norske gitarister gir ut instrumentalalbum omtrent samtidig, og begge er forrykende gode". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Einang, Kristian (10 September 2015). "Steinar Karlsen: Tog Til Sunnfjord". Hamar Arbeiderblad (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.