Ivan Blomqvist

Ivan Blomqvist is a Swedish pianist, composer and music producer based in Oslo, Norway. He works across jazz, electronic music and contemporary popular music.

Early life and education Blomqvist studied jazz performance at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim.

He later completed practical pedagogical education (PPU) at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH).

He is affiliated with master-level studies at NLA University College in Oslo.

Career Blomqvist works as a pianist, composer and producer. His work combines acoustic piano, improvisation and electronic production, often integrating live performance with electronic elements.

As a solo artist, he has released the albums Nu minns jag (2020) and Bror (2023) on Jazzland Recordings.

On the album Bror (2023), Blomqvist collaborated with several musicians, including Daniel Herskedal.

He was commissioned to create new works to be performed in collaboration with the organisation’s ensembles and invited musicians.

He was nominated for the Spellemann Prize in the category “Newcomer of the Year” (2017) together with Rohey.

Selected grants and funding Blomqvist has received support from Norwegian and Scandinavian cultural funding bodies, including:

Statens kunstnerstipend (Arts Council Norway) TONO grants Musikkfondene (Composers’ Remuneration Fund) Norsk komponistforening – project support NOPA – development grants Norsk Jazzforum – band grants

Projects A central project in Blomqvist’s work is *Hybrid Music*, which explores the integration of acoustic ensembles and electronic production in live performance contexts.