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Petter Wettre has since the early ninetees established himself as one of Norway`s most important performers on the tenor saxophone. As a Berklee Graduate, Petter returned to the Norwegian jazz scene in 92. Since then he has released 14 albums, of which 9 on his own label; “Household Records”, (est. 2003). His breakethrough came as a representative in the EBU Orchestra i Prague – 95. In 96 he released his first album; “Pig Virus”, which earned him a Norwegian Grammy nomination. A five time nominee, the latest in 2007, Petter won the prestigious price both in 2000 and 2007 for the albums; “The only way to travel”, and “Fountain of Youth”.
Petter Wettre is probably best known for his collaboration with Jarle Vespestad and Ingebrigt Flaten in “The Trio”, later renamed; “Petter Wettre Trio”. They recorded 4 albums together. The latest; “Tour de Force” (2004), also features Dave Liebman on soprano sax. The Trio`s “In Color” and “Meet the Locals” are both reviewed in The Penguins guide to Jazz, where they are rewarded with three, and three and a half stars out of four. “Meet the Locals” was also voted in on the “Top Ten" list in the British jazzmagazine; “Jazzreview” His other albums include a written solo- concert for saxophone, (“Paramount”), and a live recording with three saxophones and rythmsection, (“State of the Art”), just to name a few. In 2005 Petter Wettre collaborated with Gene Perla and Dave Liebman and published; “Live at the Lighthouse Omnibook”. A transcription book of all Dave`s and Steve Grossman`s saxophone soloes from the legendary Elvin Jones album. They later toured with a mixture of originals and some of the tunes from the original album. That resulted in the live recording; “Live in Oslo” – Perla Music.
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