Arve Henriksen

The Profile

Arve Henriksen is a Norwegian trumpeter and composer known for a breathy, voice‑like tone that merges jazz, ambient, and electronics. A member of Supersilent and the duo Food, he has released acclaimed solo albums including Chiaroscuro, Cartography, and Towards Language.

Born 1968 in Norway; trumpeter and composer; member of Supersilent and Food; solo releases on Rune Grammofon and ECM; active since the 1990s; noted for airy, shakuhachi‑like trumpet timbre and use of voice and electronics.

Three reviews paint Henriksen as a leading Norwegian voice in ambient/avant‑garde jazz. Chiaroscuro dominates the discussion: trumpet-led, airy, and cinematic, with nods to Miles Davis. Towards Language is framed as delicate, scenic ambient jazz. References to Supersilent, Food, and Nordic aesthetics recur across the pieces.