Music for a While (established 2004 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian kabaret ensemble led by Norway's uncrowned queen of cabaret, Tora Augestad.
Biography
Their music is obtained from the cabaret, baroque and church music repertoire, with elements of jazz. They present different musical styles with a very distinctive sound.
Music for a While released their debut album Weill Variations (2007). The follow-up album Graces that refrain (2012) received critical acclaim. It was accompanied by a tour in Norway. Their third release was the album Canticles of Winter (2014).
Band members
Tora Augestad - vocals
Mathias Eick - trumpet
Stian Carstensen - accordion, banjo and pedal steel guitar
Martin Taxt - tuba
Pål Hausken - drums
Discography
2007: Weill Variations (Grappa Music) 2012: Graces That Refrain (Grappa Music) 2014: Canticles of Winter (Grappa Music)