Aksel (1964) is a freelance musician living in Bergen, Norway.
Bass/ piano/ composer/ arranger.
He has been active as a bassist since the mid eighties playing a wide variety of styles including; rock, blues, jazz, folk, cajun/ zydeco and afro-cuban music.
He had his own mini big band “Healing Force” from 1986 through 1989, playing mainly original compositions.
Since 1994 Aksel has been bassist and sometimes pianist with blues singer John “Hungry John” Bernes.
Aksel has been exploring solo piano traditions since 2004 and is especially interested in music with improvisation.
First solo piano album “Rav” released in 2018.
A new solo piano album “Troll” was recorded in 2020. Not released.
Aksel is also a guitar builder and general handyman.