Ole Jørn Myklebust
Musician / composer / producer / arranger
ABOUT ME
Short bio
Ole Jørn Myklebust is a Norwegian trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and producer with a diverse background in jazz, world music, and folk. He has released several solo albums, blending genres with his signature sound. Over the years, Myklebust has collaborated with renowned artists like Mari Boine, Unni Wilhelmsen, and Jonas Fjeld. His work extends into composing for film, theater, and television, leading large-scale projects across Norway and internationally. With a deep passion for exploring new musical landscapes, Myklebust continues to push boundaries in his artistic expression.
Music
Discography:
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Awards:
”Young Jazzmusician of the Year” with the band Ra in 2000
”Have No Fear”-award from the Norwegian Jazz Radio (Jazzradio'n) and HydroTexaco in 2002.
Theatre/Movies/Tv (selection):
- Composer and musician in "Ednama sjatto", a musical performance that integrates Sami cultural elements with the silent film "Markens Grøde" (2024)
- Music for the theatre play ”Maratondansen” (Teatret VaÌŠrt) (2018)
- Composed the music for the British movie "After Louise" (2016)
- Composed and produced the intro for Nordlys-TV (2015)
- Produced the intro of the TV show "Skavlan" (2014)
- Composer and musician for Riksteatrets main play in 2013: ”Doktor Proktors prompepulver” (Jo Nesbø)
- TV-series in 8 episodes for Nrk (The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation): ”Hjerterått” - 2013
- Hurtigruten; The Worlds Most Beautiful Voyage (TV-documentary)
- Sami Theatre productions;” ONKEL – in underground house” (2006) og ”Baru” (2009) (composer and music producer on both productions).
- Nobel Price Concert in 2009; composed and produced the music for the opening of the TV-show.
- SOS children's villages (7 documentaries) for TV2 – composed all the music
- Music for two films showed at interval act at the international semi finals of Eurovision Song Contest in 2010. Watched by over 100 million people world wide.
Commisions:
- "Nordic Namgar" at Riddu Riddu Festivála, Norway (2013)
- New music for Arctic Youth Jazz Orchestra performed in Luleå, Sweden (2012)
- New music for Nordnorsk Ungdomsstorband performed in Oulo, Finland (2010)
- "Echo-concerts" in Eidsdal, Norway (2003, 2008 and 2012)
- "New Standards" with Erlend Gjerde at Varangerfestivalen (2007)
Education
Norwegian Academy of Music
​2004
Bachelor in Jazz Education
The Arctic University of Norway
​2015
Master of Jazz Performance
The Arctic University of Norway
​2019
Master of Business Administation