Welcome!
Welcome to my website! I'm Gunnar Sjur Ringøen, a musician, composer, and teacher with a passion for the Hammond organ. The Hammond organ is an iconic analog instrument from the 1930s to 1970s,with a warm and rich sound that has captivated audiences for decades. I've spent years honing my skills on this instrument, exploring its many nuances and possibilities. One of the things I love most about the Hammond organ is the ability to utilize both the keyboard manuals and bass pedals, creating a full, rich sound. I'm constantly experimenting with new techniques and exploring different sounds to create a unique and dynamic musical experience. In addition to my focus on the Hammond organ, I've earned bachelor's and master's degrees in rhythmical music from SDMK Esbjerg, as well as a Contemporary Creative Artist degree, which is a genre-neutral education. This training has given me a strong foundation in music theory, as well as the ability to collaborate with musicians from a wide range of genres. I've had the opportunity to perform with various groups in Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic countries, and England. I'm a member of exciting groups:Flat Bop, a classic Hammond organ jazz trio; and Vildspil, a fusion of classical, folk music, and jazz. Looking ahead, I'm excited to continue exploring new sounds and techniques on the Hammond organ, and collaborating with other musicians to create unique and memorable music experiences. If you have any questions or collaboration opportunities, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can also check out my CV for more information on my background and qualifications, as well as my Instagram and Facebook for updates on my latest activities. Thanks for visiting my website, and I hope you enjoy exploring my music journey!
Flat Bop
Flat Bop is a trio with saxophone, organ and drums and is playing a mix of jazzy tunes with a big inspiration from the american and danish organ tradition.
Line-up:
Saxophone: Christoffer Gausdal Find
Organ: Gunnar Sjur Ringøen
Drums: Chris Falkenberg
Vildspil
Vildspil is an exciting new trio that explores the crossroads between jazz, folk, and classical music.
The trio moves in the borderland between musical structures and the constantly changing moodscapes that characterize the three genres – jazz, folk, and classical music. Based on Nordic folk music, Vildspil explores what happens in this tension field and what genres emerge.
Benjamin Bech (DK) – Clarinet
Gunnar Sjur Ringøen (NO) – Hammond organ
Julie Holmegaard Schade (DK) – Accordion
Bandingo
Bandingo is a young energetic multiethnic funkband. The minds behind the concept are Donatas Petreikis and Jeppe Bredahl, who had a wish of bringing lost grooves and brotherly love into a shared passion: MUSIC! Donatas used his magical charm and brought the great guitar player, Toke Lynggaard Larsen, into the band.
The music has funky roots and lots of of groovy pressure waves that are forced into your earhole! Bandingo is inspired by artist such as; Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Jimmy McGriffin, King Curtis and The Meters.
Lykke & Ringøen DUO
The duo consists of Gunnar Sjur Ringøen on piano and Uffe Lykke Kristensen on bass. Together they play songs by, among others, Yellowjackets, Tania Maria and The Beatles.
Uffe’s background in funk and groove merges with Gunnar’s blues and jazz roots. Together they invite you to Latin rhythms, soulful gospel, ballads, gorgeous bass notes and rich sounds.
PHUN
PHUN er en kvartet som ble etablert på Syddanskmusikkonservatorium i Esbjerg 2016. De spiller instrumental fusion-rock. Musikken er skrevet av bassisten og band leder Uffe Lykke Kristensen og er inspirert av for eksempel Snarky Puppy, Billy Cobham og Weather Report.
In the Name of Motown
In The Name Of Motown er en hyllest til det legendariske plateselskapet Motown. Bandet spiller de store hitsene fra plateselskapets største stjerner – som f.eks er Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations og The Supremes.