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Ivan Blomqvist | |
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.jpg) Ivan Blomqvist performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Jazz, electronic, pop |
| Occupations | Pianist, composer, producer |
| Label | Jazzland Recordings |
| Website | www |
Ivan Blomqvist is a Swedish pianist, composer and music producer based in Oslo, Norway. He works across jazz, electronic music and contemporary popular music.
Early life and education
[edit]Blomqvist studied jazz performance at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim.[1]
He later completed practical pedagogical education (PPU) at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH).[2]
He is affiliated with master-level studies at NLA University College in Oslo.[3]
Career
[edit]Blomqvist works as a pianist, composer and producer. His work combines acoustic piano, improvisation and electronic production, often integrating live performance with electronic elements.
As a solo artist, he has released the albums Nu minns jag (2020) and Bror (2023) on Jazzland Recordings.[4]
On the album Bror (2023), Blomqvist collaborated with several musicians, including Daniel Herskedal.[4]
He has worked as composer, producer and musician for artists including Rohey, dePresno, Neon Ion and Silja Sol.
Discography
[edit]Solo albums
[edit]- Nu minns jag (2020) – Jazzland Recordings
- Bror (2023) – Jazzland Recordings
Selected credits
[edit]Blomqvist has contributed as composer, producer or musician on recordings including:
- Herkedal – “About to Give It Up” (2026)
- Solo Diarra – “Yimenga” (2025)
- Maiken Kroken – “Ocean” (2024)
- Neon Ion – compositions and keyboards (2020–2026)
- dePresno – “Silence” (2020)
- Linda Sundblad – “Det finnes et hav for dem som våger” (2019)
- Rohey – “A Million Things” (2017)
Awards and distinctions
[edit]Blomqvist was selected by Scenkonst Sörmland for the *Unga svenska tonsättare* programme, a commission-based initiative supporting emerging composers.[5]
He was commissioned to create new works to be performed in collaboration with the organisation’s ensembles and invited musicians.
He was nominated for the Spellemann Prize in the category “Newcomer of the Year” (2017) together with Rohey.[6]
Selected grants and funding
[edit]Blomqvist has received support from Norwegian and Scandinavian cultural funding bodies, including:
Projects
[edit]A central project in Blomqvist’s work is *Hybrid Music*, which explores the integration of acoustic ensembles and electronic production in live performance contexts.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Study programmes in jazz". NTNU. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Practical pedagogical education". Norwegian Academy of Music. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Master programmes". NLA University College. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- 1 2 "Ivan Blomqvist". Jazzland Recordings. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Unga svenska tonsättare". Scenkonst Sörmland. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Spellemannprisen 2017 nominees". Spellemannprisen. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Statens kunstnerstipend". Arts Council Norway. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "TONO grants". TONO. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Musikkfondene". Musikkfondene. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Norwegian Society of Composers". Norsk komponistforening. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "NOPA grants". NOPA. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Jazzforum funding". Norsk Jazzforum. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
External links
[edit]- Official website: https://www.ivanblomqvist.com
