Weejuns

This moccasin variant suddenly became a world sensation when, at the turn of the century 1800-1900, it was imported by (wealthy) British anglers from Norway - from "Norwegians". With their versatility and comfort, their simple elegance and subtle roughness, Weejuns became an iconic fashion classic.

In recent years, the moccasin shoe has unsurprisingly had a striking comeback, which moves with ease through most situations and landscapes - just like the band Weejuns. Together, the band comprises three generations of jazz musicians where all the performers have solid roots in rock, improvisation and jazz. Exemplified through the stoic calm and organ funnel of Ståle Storløkken (Elephant9, Supersilent, Terje Rypdal) combined with the explosive energy of Ole Mofjell (Neon Ion, Signe Emmeluths Amboeba), and Mollestad's naturalness to bring forth material from standard jazz repertoire as from psychedelic rock and noise.

Mollestad has invited bassist Trevor Dunn (Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle) to join him in his residence. He is one of John Zorn's regular collaborators and impressed greatly during Zorn's residency at Moldejazz 2022. With his incomparable energy and assured style, Dunn fits in nicely with the musicians in Weejuns - a rock-solid soloist ensemble. (Dunn's list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive, and the particularly interested can check out the biography on his website for learning and laughs.) What is a Weejun? Read more about Trevor Dunn