Jaerv

Artist Information

Biography

"The Swedish folk group Jaerv takes the elements of traditional Scandinavian music and reflects them through a modern prism, with an all-acoustic sound that nonetheless takes a bevy of tricky turns in rhythm and harmony that makes the pleasant rural melodies ring with a contemporary complexity."
Rick Massimo, Journal Pop Music Writer April 10 2010

"The success is heard in the very first applause" (...) "Together with Norbotten chamber orchestra and folk group Jaerv from Gothenburg, Sofia Karlsson gave pure luxurious models of her repertoire (...)" as the Vikings' old hit "Lilies" along with beautifully singing gentlemen in Jaerv ".
Piteå-Tidningen 18/6 2012

"The same glorious vitality and the feeling that the audience is constantly being surprised-there are five amazing musicians who handle the instruments in a completely brilliant way-in all kinds of music - from polkas to free improvisations, with both simple and more-intricate rhythms. The joy of playing/skill completely knocks me out, and the audience!!"
Iréne Sjöberg-Lundin
Music/cultural responsibility in Stensjöns Township and artistic and administrative leader of the Culture Hall in Kvarnbyn



Jaerv is a Swedish quintet, playing an extroverted, vigorous and heartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop music.Together, the five members have created a homogeneous, vivid sound which has established Jaerv on the folk music scene as well as in many other forums. Rooted in several different musical traditions, Jaerv offers a varied stage performance where vocal, five-voiced tunes blend in with energetic dances and free improvisations. Jaerv has done several tours in the U.S., played live at BBC Scotland and performed twice at the biggest folk festival in northern Europe, Celtic Connections in Glasgow. In February 2009 they released their first studio album, “Inrikes”.

Concert Highlights: Pite Festspel, House of Sweden Washington D.C., Whitaker Center Harrisburg PA, Blackstone River Theatre Cumberland RI, Scandinavian House New York NY, Celtic Connections, Live @ BBC Radio Scotland, Berklee College Of Music Boston MA, Korröfestivalen, Nordlek, Brahefestivalen. Academy of Music and Drama, Folkmusikcaféet, Museum of Art, Universeum, Hagabion and Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg

Instrumentation

Markus Gustavsson - Fiddle, Vocal.
Joel Hagen - soprano saxophone, flute, Vocal.
Harald Nilsson - Guitar, Vocal
Anders Bergsten - Double Bass, Vocal, Keyfiddle
Tobias Hedlund - Percussion, Vocal

Discography

- Live at Gnistan - 2007
- Live perfomances on Swedish National Radio and BBC Scotland - 2008
- Inrikes - 2009

Official Website

http://www.jaerv.se

Links

• Jaerv - live studio session
• Jaerv on YouTube
• Jaerv on YouTube
• Jaerv on YouTube
• Jaerv on YouTube

Audio

• Nypolskan
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• Hardingen
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• Milrök
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• Kärleken i världen
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• Mormors önskevals
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Press

• Somrigt lyxigt visprogram i lysande festspel [+ Show ]
  

  "Succén hörs redan i första applåden" (...) "Tillsammans med Norbottens kammarorkester och folkmusik..."Succén hörs redan i första applåden" (...) "Tillsammans med Norbottens kammarorkester och folkmusikgruppen Jaerv från Göteborg ger Sofia Karlsson rena lyxversioner av sin repertoar (...) "som vikingarnas gamla hit "Liljor" tillsammans med skönsjungande herrarna i Jaerv".

• Festligt på viskvällen [+ Show ]
  

  ”Tillsammans med ”Göteborgs största coverband (symfonikerna alltså), folkmusikgruppen Jaerv och gita...”Tillsammans med ”Göteborgs största coverband (symfonikerna alltså), folkmusikgruppen Jaerv och gitarristen Henrik Cederblom fylldes Götaplatsen av kristallklara visor” Göteborgs-Posten 19/8 2012

• "Musikaliskt medryckande, personligt, innovativt och hög energi!"
  

  "Musikaliskt medryckande, personligt, innovativt och hög energi!"

• Spelglädjen /skickligheten slår fullständigt knock-out på mig, och på publiken! [+ Show ]
  

  "Samma härliga vitalitet/sväng och känslan av att som publik ständigt bli överraskad- det är fem fan..."Samma härliga vitalitet/sväng och känslan av att som publik ständigt bli överraskad- det är fem fantastiskt skickliga musiker som hanterar instrumenten på ett fullständigt lysande sätt-i all slags musik – från polskor till fria improvisationer, med både enkla och mer- intrikata rytmer gungar vi med. Spelglädjen /skickligheten slår fullständigt knock-out på mig, och på publiken!!!!!”

• Festspelen [+ Show ]
  

  Vad gör man när regnet öser ner en söndag? Förutom att sabotera den sommarlycka som lördagen lockade...Vad gör man när regnet öser ner en söndag? Förutom att sabotera den sommarlycka som lördagen lockade fram, bjöd söndagen på en riktigt mysig kultur-upplevelse.
  
  Bilden ovan är tagen i logen på Swensbylijda, där Jaerv spelade under morgonen. Jaerv är en svensk kvintett som spelar folkmusik med influenser från jazz- och popmusik. Innan konserten kunde man köpa en ljuvlig frukost, vilket vi gjorde :) Hembakt bröd, nån smarrig laxrulle... Mums.
  
  Jag och mitt sällskap drog definitivt ned medelåldern i logen, vilket är synd och skam, för konserten var fantastisk, även om jag inte lyssnar till folkmusik i vanliga fall.

• "There are five amazing musicians" [+ Show ]
  

  "The same glorious vitality and the feeling that the audience is constantly being surprised-there ar..."The same glorious vitality and the feeling that the audience is constantly being surprised-there are five amazing musicians who handle the instruments in a completely brilliant way-in all kinds of music - from polkas to free improvisations, with both simple and more-intricate rhythms. The joy of playing/skill completely knocks me out, and the audience!!"
  

• "Much of the success was due to Jaervs brilliant musicianship" [+ Show ]
  

  "Last summer, Norrbotten Chamber Orchestra worked with Jaerv and folk vocalist Sofia Karlsson. The c..."Last summer, Norrbotten Chamber Orchestra worked with Jaerv and folk vocalist Sofia Karlsson. The concert was a great success and touched many in our audience very deeply.
  
  Much of the success was due to Jaervs brilliant musicianship, quick adaptability and fine feeling for the music."

• "Jaerv convinced us at Hilmarfestivalen" [+ Show ]
  

  "Jaerv convinced us at Hilmarfestivalen and delivered a great concert with great ensemble playing. W..."Jaerv convinced us at Hilmarfestivalen and delivered a great concert with great ensemble playing. We particularly enjoyed the singing combined with storytelling. The breaks in between the tunes testify about good timing and musicality."
  
  

• "The success is heard in the very first applause" [+ Show ]
  

  "The success is heard in the very first applause" (...) "Together with Norbotten chamber orchestra a..."The success is heard in the very first applause" (...) "Together with Norbotten chamber orchestra and folk group Jaerv from Gothenburg, Sofia Karlsson gave pure luxurious models of her repertoire (...)" as the Vikings' old hit "Lilies" along with beautifully singing gentlemen in Jaerv ".

• Complex and traditional [+ Show ]
  

  The Swedish folk group Jaerv takes the elements of traditional Scandinavian music and reflects them ...The Swedish folk group Jaerv takes the elements of traditional Scandinavian music and reflects them through a modern prism, with an all-acoustic sound that nonetheless takes a bevy of tricky turns in rhythm and harmony that makes the pleasant rural melodies ring with a contemporary complexity.

• New Swedish Folk at its Best! [+ Show ]
  

  Folk music is music of growth and change. This CD takes traditional Swedish music to a new level. On...Folk music is music of growth and change. This CD takes traditional Swedish music to a new level. On par with groups like Väsen and Triakel. Relaxing on one level, challenging your ear on another. Highly recommended!
  
  

• Review of Djarv's songs (in swedish) [+ Show ]
  

  GP 4 mars 2007 ”Djärv undviker att upprepa sig, spelar inte på rutinens brant. /../ Där märks des...GP 4 mars 2007
  
  ”Djärv undviker att upprepa sig, spelar inte på rutinens brant. /../ Där märks dessutom en omsorg om den akustiska klangen. Kontrabas, flöjt, sopransax, fiol, nyckelharpa och insmugna handtrummor skapar spännvidd i arrangemanget. /../
  När instrumenten hanteras med känsla för genren och rytmen/pulsen sitter där den ska räcker det. Långt.”

• Music that makes you happy...
  

  By Hasse Petersson "This is folk music at its best. A homogeneous and closely knit group."

• Music that lifts the feet [+ Show ]
  

  “When Jaerv start to play you just want to start dancing and to be a part of the magic/magical story...“When Jaerv start to play you just want to start dancing and to be a part of the magic/magical story -
  - a journey with the taste of other cultures and music strongly/firmly rooted in the Swedish folk music tradition.
  - a journey influenced by other cultures and music that lifts the feet and sets the spirit/soul free.”
  

Setlist

Basic Requirements

PDF Rider

Jaerv - Stage plot and tech rider 2.pdf

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