[1][2] He has studied at Berklee College of Music and is known for his solo career as well as various band collaborations.

The finalists competed for a prize pool of NOK 120,000 and an opportunity to perform with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

[6] The competition was organized by NRK in collaboration with Eidsiva Energi and Toneheim Folk High School.

[4] Since 2021, he has been a member of bassist Ellen Brekken’s quartet, A Tonic for the Troops, which also includes Espen Berg (piano) and Magnus Sefaniassen Eide (drums).

The participating musicians were Jørn Øien, Bo Berg, Amund Kleppan, and Snorre Bjerck.