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Freysteinn Gíslason

Born: May 20, 1982

Freysteinn is deeply drawn to the process of making music—the slow, evolving journey of practice, discovery, and expression.

As a composer, he is constantly searching for new sounds, textures, and emotional landscapes, allowing each piece to emerge from a place of curiosity and honesty.

A dedicated double bassist and composer, Freysteinn has shaped his voice through years of focused study and international experience. He began his musical education at Félag Íslenskra Tónlistarmanna (FÍH) in Reykjavík, graduating in 2012. He then moved to the Netherlands to study at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2016. Continuing his artistic development, he pursued further studies at Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa (ESML) in Portugal.

Thoughts

By Freysteinn Gíslason

Label: Protomaterial Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Thoughts; Pæling; Downhill; Building Blocks; Ósköpuður; The Rode; Hefur Byrjum Alltaf Endi…; Hvað Ef?

Freysteinn Gíslason: Thoughts

by Glenn Astarita
June 7, 2026

Freysteinn Gíslason is an Icelandic double bassist and composer whose musical path started at home before taking him to the Royal Conservatorium in Den Haag. That background clearly shapes his playing, yet what truly sets him apart is his restraint. He has little interest in turning every track into a showcase of virtuosity. Instead, he hunts ...

To Somewhere

Featuring the music of Freysteinn Gíslason
Duration: 6:17
January 23, 2025

To Somewhere

By Freysteinn Gíslason

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: To Somewhere; Lisboa; Inngangur; Fallegt/Skrítið; Fæðing; Í átt að einhverju; Vera; Enndir.

Freysteinn Gíslason: Að einhverju / To somewhere

by Glenn Astarita
December 9, 2024

Emerging from Iceland's volcanic landscape--a land where glaciers and geysers conspire to create heavenly magic--Freysteinn arrives with their third sonic missive, Að einhverju/To somewhere. This is not your grandmother's jazz album; it is a musical expedition that pirouettes between traditional Icelandic folk whispers, rock and a progressive jazz swagger. Along with the melodic complexities ...

Bylur

October 15, 2024

Album: í allar áttir en samt bara eina
By Freysteinn Gíslason
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 6:56

To Somewhere

January 24, 2025

Album: To Somewhere
By Freysteinn Gíslason
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Duration: 05:31

A Brief Guide To Icelandic Jazz

by Ingi Bjarni Skúlason
August 5, 2024

With contributions from Ingrid Örk Kjartansdóttir and Freysteinn Gislason. Iceland, a country of roughly 400,000 inhabitants in the North Atlantic Ocean, is known for its music, with notable artists such as Björk, Sigur Rós, and more recently, Laufey. You might wonder about the state of jazz in Iceland. In 2023 alone, 26 jazz or ...

Freysteinn Gíslason: í allar áttir en samt bara eina

by Glenn Astarita
January 4, 2024

Allar Áttir En Samt Bara Eina is an LP by Freysteinn Gíslason, an Icelandic bassist known for his unique approach to music. His band often blends various influences into the program, incorporating elements of jazz, blues, and experimental sounds. His bass playing is known for its depth and versatility, often creating intricate melodies and rhythms which ...