Masqualero

Masqualero (1983–1991) was a Norwegian jazz group. Originally named "The Arild Andersen/Jon Christensen Quintet", the group soon changed its name to Masqualero[1] in celebration of the Wayne Shorter composition.[2] Masqualero recorded four albums, three of which were awarded the Spellemannsprisen.[3] The group were considered an important influence on the evolution of Nordic jazz[4][5] and have subsequently become known as a 'Norwegian supergroup'.[2]

Masqualero
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresJazz
Years active1983–1991
LabelsOdin, ECM
Websitewww.arildandersen.com/tag/masqualero
MembersArild Andersen
Jon Christensen
Tore Brunborg
Nils Petter Molvær
Jon Balke
Frode Alnæs

Biography

In addition to Arild Andersen (double bass) the band consisted of Jon Christensen (drums), Jon Balke (keyboards), Tore Brunborg (saxophone) and Nils Petter Molvær (trumpet). Balke left the band after two album releases, and was replaced by Frode Alnæs (guitar) who participated on the third album Aero. During the last few years (and on their last album), the band had neither a pianist or guitarist and performed as a quartet. They toured in United States, Canada and Europe in addition to several venues in Norway.

Jon Christensen died on 18 February 2020, at the age of 76.[6]

Honors
  • Spellemannprisen 1983 for Masqualero
  • Spellemannprisen 1986 for Bande a Part
  • Spellemannprisen 1991 for Re-Enter

Discography
  • Masqualero (Odin, 1983)
  • Bande a Part (ECM, 1986)
  • Aero (ECM, 1988)
  • Re-Enter (ECM, 1991)

References
  1. "Masqualero Biography - SNL.no". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian)
  2. Kelman, John (8 January 2015). "Masqualero: Masqualero". AllAboutJazz. Elite Cafemedia. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  3. Tucker, Michael (March 2020). "Obituary: Jon Christensen". Jazz Journal. Jazz Journal. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  4. Jenkins, Todd S. (2004). Free Jazz and Free Improvisation. Greenwood Press. p. 12. ISBN 9780313333132. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  5. Nicholson, Stuart (2014). Is Jazz Dead? Or Has It Moved to a New Address. London: Taylor & Francis. p. 210. ISBN 9781136730931. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  6. Grønneberg, Anders (18 February 2020). "Jon Christensen er død". Dagbladet.no. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
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