METTE HENRIETTE (METTE HENRIETTE MARTEDATTER RØLVÅG)

Mette Henriette is a Sámi-Norwegian saxophonist, composer and improviser working across creative disciplines. In 2015, at the age of 24, Mette Henriette was the first artist to debut with a double album on ECM Records. Produced by Manfred Eicher and graced with a portrait by Anton Corbijn, the album includes 90 minutes of music for her trio and large ensemble consisting of jazz, classical and tango musicians. Having toured internationally for more than a decade, Mette Henriette is a sought-after performer whose presence on stage unites her capacity as an improviser, composer and bandleader — all while challenging the traditional concert format with her eclectic experience in other creative fields. Her performances and stage works have been commissioned and presented by leading festivals and art institutions worldwide including Berliner Festspiele, Dark Mofo, documenta14, Moldejazz, Musée d’Orsay, Munch Museum, Ultima International Contemporary Festival, Rewire, Riddu Riđđu and The Royal Palace of Norway. read more...