Jazz Mass was commissioned by Bodø Cathedral Choir and premiered to a sold-out cathedral in 2008, together with the Arctic Philharmonic and a stellar jazz ensemble. The work features leading Norwegian jazz musicians, including Elin Rosseland, Lars Jansson, Bjørn Kjellemyr, Roger Johansen, Finn Sletten and later Knut Riisnæs (1945-2023). The composer pays tribute to conductor Ragnhild Strauman and Rolf Lennart Stensø for their vital support.
Drawing inspiration from his studies at NTNUs world-renowned jazz department, the work unites liturgy, jazz idioms and Rupert Brookes poetry. Each performance is unique capturing the very essence of Jazz Mass.
