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Frode Kjekstad

b. 1974

Jazz guitarist

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About Frode Kjekstad

Born 1974. Frode Kjekstad is a Norwegian jazz musician, composer and jazz guitarist.

Frode Kjekstad is a Norwegian jazz guitarist and known from collaboration and recordings with jazz musicians Lonnie Smith, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Joe Farnsworth, Byron Landham, Alberto Marsico, Frank Foster, Johnny Griffin, Don Menza, James Morrison, Mark Nightingale, Claire Martin, Deborah Brown, and Wendell Brunious.

Discography

Solo albums 2000: "Presenting Frode Kjekstad" with Paul Wagnberg, Børre Dalhaug and Torstein Ellingsen 2004: New York Time (Curling Legs), with Lonnie Smith, Eric Alexander & Byron Landham 2017: "A Piece Of The Apple" (Losen Records), with Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne and Joe Farnsworth 2019: "Frode Kjekstad: In Essence" (Losen Records) with Frode Berg(bass) and Magnus Sefaniassen Eide (drums)

Collaborations 1999: Lining Up! (SS Records), with "Sandvika Storband" 2003: Songs After You (Runar Andersen Records), with Runar Andersen & Janne Kjellsen 2004: Bigbandblast! (Real Records), within Børre Dalhaug's "Bigbandblast" 2005: Live at Bærum Kulturhus (Trumpet Jungle), with Sandvika Storband 2007: Comes Love (Park Grammofon), with Majken Christiansen 2009: Ski Loves You ... Madly! (daWorks Entertainment), with Majken Christiansen & "Ski Storband"

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Frode Kjekstad?

jazz guitarist

When was Frode Kjekstad born?

Frode Kjekstad was born on 23 November 1974 in Lier.

What is Frode Kjekstad's occupation?

Frode Kjekstad is a jazz musician, composer and jazz guitarist.

What nationality is Frode Kjekstad?

Frode Kjekstad is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frode Kjekstad

· Wikidata: Q75450

· DBpedia: Frode Kjekstad

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