Haakon Graf

Marina del Rey, CA Jazz / jazzfunk / latinjazz

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Members: Haakon Graf, Dennis Chambers, Gary Grainger, U-NAM EA, Sheldon Reynolds, Wally Reyes Jr,Haakon Graf Trio : Per Mathisen, Erik Smith.

Sounds Like: Haakon Graf Music, GRAFITTI

Label: GMP / Nordicrecords

Manager: Lene Christiansen LCC Event ( Norway & Europe ) Peggy Jo Oliva Agency ( USA )

Bio: Haakon Graf piano / keyboards,
born march 21 1955, Oslo Norway
www.haakongraf.com
European Grammy Award winner 1978 for best electric jazz record with drummer Paal Thowsend.
Grammy judge 1998 jazz category.
Both as a leader and sideman
A few examples:
Phil Collins,Flora Purim & Airto Moreira, ... See Full Bio

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" Few, if any norwegian musicians, has a more impressive list of merits than Haakon Graf. And You don't need many minutes in the company of the keyboard virtuoso to understand why worldclass musicians and artists want him on their team. Haakon Graf plays around in a LA fusion landscape with a variation that documents Graf's ability and gifts as a musician, composer and arranger. Each track provides new elements and expressions, elegant transmissions and sophisticated breaks spiced up with latin rhythms and westcoast references. It's been 15 years since Graf's last record, now he has loaded up his fusion gun and hits bullseye with a sharpshooters precision. The result is extremely enjoyable. The title track is a good example and hits the top level of the scale either you're in the car, having a drink on the terrace or just want to listen to some incredible good music. "

— Moss Avis, Knut Eigil Nesselquist

“Haakon is my favorite musician ”

— Flora Purim, @ Alva`s Performance Center, San Pedro

" It`s Your turn now "

— Narada Michael Walden, Kimballs East, Emeryville

" Graf is a spirited and intelligent player. Rather than exhaust the audience with non-stop flash, he builds his solos carefully, keeping the listener interested from beginning to end. He has chops to spare, but never scoundrels them. I can`t wait to hear more from him."

— Keyboard Magazine

“ GRAFITTI at Catalina's in LA 1994 LA TImes Review February 3, 1994 Don Heckman " Grafitti's most appealing quality was its crisp ensemble work and the engaging modesty of the players. Smiling, relaxed and musically interactive, they never fell prey to the artificial posturing that plagues many contemporary jazz groups. "”

— Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

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Haakon Graf Update may 2013
May 22, 2013
Hello Friends & Family Hope all is well in Your world. Life is fragile, Oklaho... [more]

2013
Jan 10, 2013
Friends & Family Wishing You a Great New Year. Just landed in LA yesterday af... [more]

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Marina Jam 7

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Funkalectual Sensit…

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Ahi Nama

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Videos

Dennis Chambers — Guitar Center Drum Off 2011 (Part 1)

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Fri
Jun 14

Catalina Bar & Grill
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
Catalina Bar & Grill
Los Angeles, CA, US
Fri Jun 14 8:00pm
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GRAFITTI 2 nights in LA Haakon Graf keyboards U-NAM EA guitars Gary Grainger bass Dennis Chambers drums
Sat
Jun 15

Catalina Bar & Grill
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
Catalina Bar & Grill
Los Angeles, CA, US
Sat Jun 15 8:00pm
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GRAFITTI 2 Nights in LA JUNE 14 & 15 Haakon Graf keyboards U-NAM EA Guitars Gary Grainger bass Dennis Chambers drums
Sat
Jun 22

Utah Arts Festival
Salt Lake City, UT, US | 7:00pm
Utah Arts Festival
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Sat Jun 22 7:00pm
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Jun 22

Utah Arts Festival
Salt Lake City, UT, US | 8:00pm
Utah Arts Festival
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Sat Jun 22 8:00pm
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GRAFITTI feat Dennis Chambers Haakon Graf keyboards U-Nam guitar Gary Grainger bass Dennis Chambers drums
Fri
Jun 28

OLSEN PA BRYN
Oslo, NO | 8:00pm
OLSEN PA BRYN
Oslo, NO
Fri Jun 28 8:00pm
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Back to my roots .. Eastside Oslo :) Haakon Graf keyboards Per Mathisen bass Erik Smith drums

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Funkalectual Sensitivity
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Fat Freddy`s Cat
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FRASER MCLELLAN
STILL TIME IS BEAUTIFUL
Kellie Luvella
Keep rocking that awesome Jazz Music <3 Kellie
Jaron Davis
Very cool mix and feel on "Marina Jam 7!"
Brio'con
♦☼ Hiii Haakon Graf, Marina Jam 7 has some major twits in ur awesome music!! Much Respect your Musical friend ♦☼ Bernie ♦☼
Vadim Mikhailov
Hi ! Nice work ! Good sound ! I like it a lot !
MISS CHAMPAGNE
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ STILL TIME,, PURE GENIUS!!!! ♥.·*¨¨*:·.♥ BUTTERFLY HUGS MISS "C" Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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Q: We are 2 guys who suffer from multiple disabilities and need help with most things. We humbly wonder if we could have one signed photo of yours, each. Possible? We adore you + your sound, lots!!

A: No problem Thanks for your kind compliments Send me ur mailing address Haakon

Asked by Malte and Bengt-Åke. Answered on Thu Apr 11 2013

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