Carl Petter Opsahl

Carl Petter Opsahl (born 31 May 1964 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian priest, jazz musician, and journalist.

[1] Opsahl was involved in the establishment of Caledonia Jazzband (1982) and toured in New Orleans (1983), where he settled and played in the All Star Brass Band (1986).

Later he established the Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag (1992–2002) and Soulfood (formerly Creole Quartet), together with Christian Frank (bass), Bjørn Olufsen (drums) and Wollert Krohn-Hansen (piano).

He released his debut solo album Indigodalen (2001) with self-composed traditional folk music where he collaborated with Tord Gustavsen, Åsmund Reistad, Ingar Zach and Eline Monrad Vistven.

[4] Han er til daglig gateprest i Kirkens Bymisjon, samt jazzanmelder for Verdens Gang and received Molderosen for this work.