RØSK

RØSK (Rogaland Øvre Samspills Kohort) is a fresh and innovative music collective originating from the jazz program at the University of Stavanger. The collective serves as a platform for emerging musicians and composers in Stavanger who wish to write for a larger ensemble. This allows for individual expression within the context of a larger community. The group operates as a collective without a distinct front figure, with compositions at the center, written by various band members. The result is an eclectic sonic landscape where the cohort navigates through a range of soundscapes and styles based on diverse inspirations, tastes, and composition techniques, while maintaining a common thread through the ensemble's distinct sound and the performers' individualistic expressions.

Vol. I

RØSK released their debut EP "RØSK vol.I" in 2022 and aims to function as an active platform for young musicians with a shared desire to play and compose music for a larger ensemble on their own terms. The different compositions are all written by members of the group, resulting in an eclectic soundscape where the ensemble explores a variety of sonic landscapes and styles inspired by different sources, tastes, and composition techniques. 

Project members

• Eduardo Scaramuzza - Percussion
• Michael Lee Sørenmo - Drums, composition (We)
• Simen Amundrud - Drums
• Erik Ingebretsen - Bass
• Jonas Christiansen - Guitar, whistling, composition (SaSa, Will you shut up man)
• Kristian Enkerud Lien - Guitar, harmonium, langeleik, composition (Rongc(h)eng)
• Laurits Husø - Tuba, bass trombone
• Joscha Ernst - Tenor and baritone saxophones
• Frøya Tonheim - Alto saxophone
• Lars Hartmann - Soprano and tenor saxophones
• Jonah Lowry - Trumpet, vocals
• Michal Sinatra Hustoft - vocals