Døgnville by Liv Andrea Hauge Trio

On Friday, September 5, Liv Andrea Hauge Trio releases its third album, Døgnville, on Norwegian label Hubro. The record explores the feeling of being “døgnvill” – a Norwegian term describing the sensation of being out of sync with time and reality, like during jet lag or insomnia. The music inhabits this liminal space between structure and freedom, consciousness and dream.

Half of the compositions were written while pianist and composer Liv Andrea Hauge was bedridden with a high fever – in a semi-lucid, dreamlike state. The other half emerged ahead of the trio’s European tour in autumn 2024. The result is a fusion of fresh inspiration and songs shaped and seasoned through live performance – a record rooted in both spontaneity and maturation.

Since forming in 2022, the trio — Liv Andrea Hauge (piano), Georgia Wartel Collins (bass) and August Glännestrand (drums) — has become a compelling voice in modern acoustic jazz. With extensive touring across Norway and internationally, and two previous album releases, the band has cultivated a strong, intuitive musical chemistry. Døgnville reflects this — presenting a sound that is more serious and contemplative than earlier works, echoing the uncertainty and introspection of our times.

The first single, “Natt natt natt”, was released on June 20. The second, “Karja”, dropped on August 1 — a beat-driven track with rich harmonic textures, inspired by artists like Kaja Draksler and Kirke Karja, revealing a new side of the trio.

Liv shares: “Sometimes songs come quickly — like ‘Karja,’ which I wrote right after seeing Kirke Karja perform at Victoria. Other times, ideas arrive piece by piece, and we piece them together during rehearsal.”
Musically, the trio draws inspiration from a wide range of artists — from Keith Jarrett, Kit Downes, and the Mats Eilertsen Trio, to Close Erase, Caroline Polachek, and Little Simz. The compositions often develop in the rehearsal room through collective play, improvisation, and experimentation. Arrangements are shaped collaboratively, and many ideas arise spontaneously — after concerts or while traveling.
Døgnville was recorded over three days in April 2025 at Newtone Studio outside Oslo, with Leif Johansen engineering. The entire album was recorded live in one room to preserve the trio’s signature spontaneity and allow for real-time collective improvisation — even in the studio versions.
Some tracks represent new sonic directions, while others continue the trio’s recognizable sound. "Mange av oss" (“Many of Us”) is an internal favorite — an energetic, feel-good tune that consistently uplifts live audiences. “Karja” is another live highlight, with its intricate rhythmic character and distinctive momentum.

The trio was originally formed for Hauge’s Footprints tour in 2022. After just four days of rehearsal, they recorded their debut album Live from St. Hanshaugen — the beginning of a musical journey that has since taken them to Portugal, Japan, Romania, and across Norway.

The album release will be marked by a tour in September 2025, with concerts in Harstad, Oslo, Stockholm, and Hameln, Germany. In spring 2026, the trio continues with performances across Austria, France, and Norway, including a school tour (DKS) in the Helgeland region.

This tour also marks the debut of bassist Kertu Aer, who will join the group from fall 2025 as Georgia Wartel Collinsrelocates permanently to the USA. Kertu is known from bands such as Lightning Trio, Mona Krogstad Quartet, and When I Return, and has performed with artists like Hans Hulbækmo and Emil Bø. Liv and August describe her as “a bassist with infectious stage energy, clear and inspiring playing, and a truly wonderful presence. We’re really excited to play with her and see how the music evolves together.”

Pianist and composer from the north of Norway, living in Oslo. I write music for a lot of different ensembles and genres, including my own trio and septett. Singable melodies and grooves/riffs are often an important part of my compositions, in addition to a lot of room for improvisation and exploration.