Our new jazz star
Per Ivar Henriksbø (Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen)
Energy and drive in his playing that fascinates
Jan Granlie (Salt Peanuts)
Firm focused tone, coupled with a melodic fluency
Peter Bacon (JazzWise)
A thorough and stylistically assured jazz musician
Terje Mosnes (Jazz i Norge)
Exceptional technique and mastery of the tenor saxophone
Jan Granlie (Salt Peanuts)
A musical audacity few Norwegian saxophonists have possessed before him
Petter Aagaard (Puls)
Saxophonist, Composer & Educator
Norwegian saxophonist, composer, and jazz musician. Described by critics as our next big saxophone talent, and an outstanding saxophonist in the tradition of Michael Brecker.
Magnus Bakken is well known from his work with A Tonic For The Troops and Jørn Øien’s Cosmopolitan, as well as his own acclaimed projects Slackline, Ninjabeat and Cycles. A sought-after session musician for artists, TV, commercials, and film. He has also built a substantial worldwide social media following with educational saxophone and jazz content.
You can explore his full discography to hear his albums and collaborations, check out the blog for saxophone tips, news, and more, or visit the store to browse merch and albums.
To inquire about private lessons, you may either use this contact form for in-person lessons or sign up for online lessons through Patreon.