Sverre Gjørvad
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| Born | (1966-10-26) 26 October 1966 (age 57) Stathelle, Bamble, Telemark |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Labels | Reflect Records Jazzaway Records Curling Legs Losen Records |
| Website | Sverre GjørvadonMyspace |
Sverre Gjørvad (born 26 October 1966 in Stathelle, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (drums) and composer. He is known for participating in establishing the SoddJazz festival[1] and recording with various notable musicians including Live Maria Roggen, Ståle Storløkken, Mats Eilertsen and Nils-Olav Johansen.[2]
Gjørvad studied jazz at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium,[3] while performing with Bodega Band and Storytellers, with Nils-Olav Johansen (guitar) and Svein Folkvord (bass). Storytellers released their album Enjoy Storytellers! in 1994. He has performed with Dingobats, along with Eirik Hegdal (saxophone), Njål Ølnes (saxophone), Thomas T. Dahl (guitar), and Mats Eilertsen (bass). As regional musician in Nord-Trøndelag, Gjørvad taught music and composed the work Jazz Pathetique for the SoddJazz festival in 1999.[1]
In 2006, Gjørvad moved to Hammerfest, where he currently works as producer for the Arctic Cultural Centre.[4][5] He also leads his own quartet, doing occasional concerts and tours around Norway.[6]
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