Glesnes/Ytreberg Quartet is:

Fred Glesnes: Saxophones

Eivind Valnes: Piano/Keys

Jørgen Ytreberg: Bass

Roger Johansen: Drums

Glesnes/Ytreberg Quartet is for the most located in the north of Norway. All the band members are born up north and make their livings as musicians all over the country. The music can be categorized  as acoustic groovy melodic jazz.

The quartet released their debut album "GYQ" in January 2008 and received  good response from the listeners and media.

Their second CD was released late in 2009, it has received very good response.

Mr. Randy Brecker is guest artist on the recording.

 

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Glesnes/Ytreberg Quartet                            Photo: Yngve Olsen Sæbbe

Glesnes/Ytreberg Quartet

Tromsø Big Band

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Frank Sinatra Tribute


Fred Glesnes has arranged some of Frank Sinatras  most famous tunes for bigband, brassband and marching-band  and these arrangements can be bought by contacting Fred. He can make every arrangement fit your band. On the concert a solid rhythm section and a singer is needed. Fred can also guest-direct the band.


The list of songs includes: Fly Me to The Moon, Cheek To Cheek, The Lady is a Tramp, In The Wee Small Hours, New York New York, I Get a Kick, The Can't Take That Away and I´ve Got You Under My Skin.


For info and booking, please contact Fred here.