Cipher, Norwegian jazz concert at 38Riv Jazz Club
Norwegian jazz — With their eponymous debut album, the innovative quartet Cipher explores a coded musical language, the result of a unique bond between four voices of the Scandinavian jazz scene.
38Riv Jazz Club (Paris 4th)
About
Cipher is a new quartet bringing together four of the most active voices on the Norwegian jazz scene. Their eponymous debut album, recorded at Neby Studios in Oslo in June 2025, presents a group founded on deep musical complicity, collective energy, and a shared curiosity for the directions music can take. The name Cipher reflects the group's central idea: that of a coded language, a form of internal musical code developed over years of playing together in different ensembles. The quartet relies on an intuitive understanding of each other's phrasing, rhythmic placement, and improvisational reflexes. This shared vocabulary shapes not only how the music comes to life on stage, but also the very writing of the compositions, conceived from the start with the unique interaction between the band members in mind.
Line-up: Martin Nodeland: guitar; Emil Norman: drums; Andreas Svabø: double bass; Erlend Kongtorp: saxophone
The 38Riv Jazz Club is an intimate venue in the heart of the Marais (38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th), dedicated to jazz and improvised music.
Our take on this event
Experience the sophisticated sounds of Norway's finest jazz quartet as they bring their intuitive musical chemistry to a cozy subterranean venue. It is an ideal setting to lose yourself in complex compositions that feel both unpredictable and perfectly synchronized.
The 38Riv Jazz Club hosts the Norwegian quartet Cipher for an evening of contemporary improvisation on Friday, October 30, 2026. Featuring musicians Martin Nodeland, Emil Norman, Andreas Svabø, and Erlend Kongtorp, the group explores a shared musical language developed through years of collaboration. With shows scheduled at 19:30 and 21:30, this event is a must for those eager to discover the current Oslo jazz scene. Secure your tickets online for a reduced price between 24€ and 27€, whereas tickets at the door range from 27€ to 30€.
Experience the sound of Cipher, a quartet bringing the energy of the Norwegian jazz scene to the intimate setting of the 38Riv Jazz Club in Paris. Taking place on October 30, 2026, this performance highlights tracks from their debut album recorded at Neby Studios in Oslo. The ensemble consists of guitarist Martin Nodeland, drummer Emil Norman, bassist Andreas Svabø, and saxophonist Erlend Kongtorp, all of whom share a deep musical understanding built on years of collective improvisation and intuitive phrasing.
Two sets are available for the audience: 19:30 to 20:30 and 21:30 to 22:30. Located at 38 rue de Rivoli in the 4th arrondissement, the club offers a compact environment ideal for experiencing the intricate interplay of this quartet's original compositions.
Advance booking is recommended, with online ticket prices ranging from 24€ to 27€. If you prefer to pay on the day of the event, the price will be between 27€ and 30€. Do not miss this opportunity to hear a group whose music is specifically crafted around the unique creative chemistry of its four members.
