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Gorm Helfjord Quartet
The Gorm Helfjord Quartet featuring Gorm Helfjord (guitar), Sean ou Tim (drums) and Brydon Bolton (bass) deliver groovy cowboy-jazz with a EuroAfro twist.
Gorm is a Norwegian guitarist currently based in Cape Town. He is a graduate of UCT, and has since worked with some of the biggest names in jazz both in Norway and South Africa.
A blend of influences including European and African jazz, rock, blues and ethnic music gives Gorm his distinctive style.
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