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

  • Ulydium (2011)
  • Hanens Død (2013)
  • Tog til Sunnfjord (2015)[3][6]
  • Tur (2015)
  • Destination Venus (2020)
  • Eld (2022)
  • Transitt (2023)

References

  1. ^ Prown, Peter (April 2016). "Steinar Karlsen: Nordic Surf Slinger". Vintage Guitar. p. 24.
  2. ^ Haukaas, Per Randers (12 April 2015). "Et liv med blå toner". Bergensavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b Standal, Liv (1 October 2015). "Tre plater på tre månader". Firdaposten (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Steinar Karlsen med soloplate". Firdaposten (in Norwegian). 8 December 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Einang, Kristian (10 September 2015). "Steinar Karlsen: Tog Til Sunnfjord". Hamar Arbeiderblad (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 February 2016.