Grand General (released 1 Feb 2013 in Oslo, Norway by label Rune Grammofon – RCD2139) is a Jazz rock album by the new Norwegian band Grand General, with violinist Ola Kvernberg. Review This album is a heavy and melodic revelation from the new band Grand General consisting of some very prolific musicians from the Norwegian prog, jazz, rock scene. They started out as Kenneth Kapstad Group giving some gigs with this impressive lineup and is out with a more fitting name for their debut album. With the much gifted violinist Ola Kvernberg, who was awarded Jazz Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian Grammy, for his album Liarbird (2011). The lines to the Mahavishnu Orchestra is obvious, when trying to place Grand General in a musical perspective. Reception The review by AllMusic critique Dave Lynch awarded the album 4.5 stars. Track listing Musicians Ola Kvernberg - violins & viola Even Helte Hermansen - guitar Erlend Slettevoll - keyboards Trond Frønes - bass Kenneth Kapstad - drums Notes Music written by Ola Kvernberg (tracks: #4 & #5) and Trond Frønes (tracks: #1-3 & #6) Mastered by Morten Stendahl at Redroom Produced by Grand General Recorded & mixed by Magnus Børmark at Øra Studio Sleeve by Kim Hiorthøy References External links Ola Kvernberg Official Website Liarbird at Kolben Consert Hall September 17, 2011, Rikskonsertene on YouTube Rock albums by Norwegian artists Jazz albums by Norwegian artists 2013 albums