Magnus Bakken

Magnus Bakken on the DV Tenor 8*

“The DV Tenor 8* is the most versatile and rich-sounding mouthpiece I have ever played. It allows me to have a bright and projecting sound that also incorporates darker elements when I need it to. An incredible mouthpiece for all the various settings I play. I highly recommend this mouthpiece to anyone who likes a bright, big and rich sound!”

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Magnus Bakken Biography

Magnus Bakken (b. 1991) is a Norwegian saxophonist and composer. He has released numerous albums as a leader and sideman, and is a sought-after session musician.

Magnus studied at Berklee College of Music (2010-2014) and the Norwegian Academy of Music (2014-2016). His 2015 debut, Cycles, was described as a “fresh, energetic and creative” (Salt
Peanuts) and “a promising debut” (Jazz i Norge). Magnus was also declared “our new big saxophone-talent” (Tor De Jazz). His original jazz/fusion group Ninjabeat has two albums out, The Waiting Game and West. In 2024, Magnus released Slackline, his second solo album.

Other notable collaborations include George Garzone, Jon Christensen, A Tonic For The Troops, Jørn Øien Cosmopolitan, D’Sound, Macy Gray, Lava, Elegant People, High Red, Adam Douglas,
Ole Børud, Ole Edvard Antonsen, One Million Robots, Odd Réne Andersen and Stina Stenerud. His TV appearances include the Norwegian editions of The Voice, Idol, The Masked Singer, Dancing With The Stars, and many more.

Selected discography

Slackline - Magnus Bakken (2024)
Cosmopolitan - Jørn Øien (2023)
Realm Of Opportunities - A Tonic For The Troops (2023)
Ambush - A Tonic For The Troops (2021)
West - Ninjabeat (2018)
The Waiting Game - Ninjabeat (2016)
Cycles - Magnus Bakken Quartet (2015)
Under The Clouds - Nordic Circles (2017)
Read The Sign - The Close Shaves (2020)

 

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