Artist description Jan Olsen is a solo artist. He is a bass player and enjoys to write his own music. He has been studying music at the "Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts", also known as the "Paul McCartney"-school. He graduated July 2001 and is now back in Trondheim, Norway doing sessions,teaching,recording and gigging.

Music Style Jazz/fusion/funk

Musical Influences Mark King, Stuart Hamm, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin,

Similar Artists Jan Garbarek, Level 42, other funky and groovy acts

Artist History Jan Olsen has been involved with different bands in Norway, all styles from Top40 to Heavy Rock. He is now a lot more "jazzy" in his playing style and decided to do a "solo"-thing where he can decide and compose the music himself..

Group Members Jan Olsen-Electric Bass

Instruments EX-Factor Kubicki Basses, Fender Basses, Peavey Basses

Albums Planning new CD

Press Reviews Got some "air"- time on Norwegian National Radio and in the local Press. Positive feeback for the music and his performance..

Additional Info No info

Location Trondheim, Sør Trøndelag - Norway

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