Cortex

Cortex is a spirited combo that plays energetic jazz of the finest brand. With over three hundred live-performances and five albums, the quartet positions itself as one of the strongest additions to the Norwegian jazz scene. The members are amongst the most sought after young jazz performers in Norway today. They all have marked their position in several other constellations such as: PNL Large Unit, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Friends & Neighbors, Honest John, Gard Nilssen Supersonic Orchestra and Moon Relay. The quartet from 2007 to 2020 consisted of Thomas Johansson - trumpet, Kristoffer Alberts - saxophones, Ola Høyer - double bass, and Gard Nilssen - drums, with Dag Erik Knedal Andersen replacing Gard Nilssen from 2020