About:
Kongsberg Jazz Festival, also known as Kongsberg Jazz Festival, is a prominent music festival held annually in Kongsberg, Norway. It is one of the oldest and most esteemed jazz festivals in Europe, with a history dating back to 1964.
Famous For:
The festival is famous for primarily focusing on jazz music but also encompasses a wide range of related genres like fusion, soul, funk, and world music.
Creation Purpose:
Kongsberg Jazz Festival was by a group of enthusiastic jazz enthusiasts in Kongsberg. The festival's initial aim was to bring jazz music to the local community and provide a platform for jazz musicians in general.
Impact on the Music Industry:
As one of the oldest and most esteemed jazz festivals in Europe, Kongsberg Jazz Festival has played a crucial role in promoting jazz music within Norway.
Festival was scheduled from 06 Jul to 09 Jul 2016 (3 day(s)).
Kongsberg Jazzfestival takes place in Kongsberg, Norway. Here is the full address of the festival: Kirketorget 2 3616 Kongsberg, Norway
Pat Metheny, Kygo, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aurora, Melody Gardot.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
jazz
rock
pop
scandinavian
contemporary jazz
instrumental
experimental
fusion
free jazz
jazz fusion
avant-garde
alternative
alternative rock
avant-garde jazz
bass
chillout
disco
folk rock
groove