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Rino Sivathas
Rino Sivathas is a drummer and composer based in Oslo, Norway. He is known for his work with several bands and projects such as Bliss Quintet, Joakim Rainer Trio, Sanyu, Rapid Light, PLATIN and his own project as bandleader «Rino Sivathas».
Awards
- Sparebank 1 SMN Jazz Talent Prize at Moldejazz (2024).
- Solist Prize at International Jazz Week Burghausen (DE) (2024).
- 1th place at 7 Virtual Jazz Competition - 7th edition with Bliss Quintet (2023).
- Winner of Jazzintro "Young Jazz Musicians of the Year" with Joakim Rainer Trio (2022).
- TEFT Stipend, Sparebanken Møre (2022).
- Talentstipend, Sparebank 1 SMN (2018).
- Nordic Jazz Comets with BounceAlarm at London Jazzfestival (2018).
- Amdamprisen with Columbic (2015).
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Moldejazz Jam Sessions: What Makes Them Tick?
by Daniel Mège
Jam sessions are greatest fun for jazz musicians and the audience. Yet behind their apparent spontaneity lies one of the most demanding traditions in jazz. Learning the repertoire, the language and the unwritten codes can take years, and it is in this sometimes intimidating setting that musicians can make or break their reputation. The Moldejazz jam sessions have long been legendary. Drummer Rino Sivathas has been in charge of the festival's jam sessions since 2018, and was joined by Isak ...
Continue Reading...Rino Sivathas: Speak Volumes
by Daniel Mège
Which country has the highest proportion of outstanding drummers relative to its total population? A difficult exam question, but by rough estimate, the number of drummers in Norway (really a lot of them), relative to its population (really a small one), makes it an obvious contender. Those who follow the scene have heard of Veslemøy Narvesen, and perhaps Øyvind Leite, Hans Hulbækmo and August Glãnnestrand, to stop at a square whose corners are arranged in reverse alphabetical order. But ...
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