In this episode (in Norwegian), Eyolf talks about moments when he surprises himself during improvisation and when he mimics Audun Kleive on his MIDI keyboard. He explains how he can play at two different tempos simultaneously with his right and left hands and reveals that a G major chord is more than just a G major chord. He shares insights about waking up at 6 a.m. to practice, Paolo Vinaccia’s pressure treatment, and much more.

Eyolf Dale is a Norwegian pianist and composer known for his solo work, successful collaborations with a range of jazz musicians, and his involvement in notable bands such as Eyolf Dale’s Wolf Valley, Albatrosh, Daniel Herskedal, the Hayden Powell Trio, and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. Since his solo debut in 2011, he has established himself as one of his generation’s leading pianists on the European jazz scene.

He has toured throughout Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, both as a soloist and with other artists. Dale was nominated for the Spellemann Award for his solo albums in 2013 and 2016. With the duo Albatrosh, alongside saxophonist André Roligheten, he was named “Young Jazz Musicians of the Year” in 2008 and won the “Best Band” award at the European Jazz Competition in 2010.