Biography
Sigurdur Rögnvaldsson is a Helsinki-based Icelandic guitarist, composer, and producer whose work transcends conventional genre boundaries, spanning jazz, contemporary music, and free improvisation. With nearly two decades devoted to forging a unique musical identity, his fearless approach to both composition and performance continues to challenge and captivate audiences. He holds a Nordic Master’s in Jazz Performance from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, enriched by studies at the Sibelius Academy under the mentorship of luminaries such as Raoul Björkenheim and Teemu Viinikainen.
Since relocating to Finland in 2011, Sigurdur has become an active presence in both the local and international music scenes. He co-founded the acclaimed electric guitar ensemble Sähkökitarakvartetti, which has recorded four groundbreaking albums and performed at major festivals like Musica Nova and the Tampere Biennale. Additionally, his projects with Equally Stupid and Lúna, as well as collaborations with notable Finnish artists including Aili Järvelä, Talambo, Sid Hille & Foreign Friends, and Anni Elif's Edith, have helped shape his reputation as a boundary-pushing musician.
An established recording artist and producer, Sigurdur has released ten albums of original compositions, showcasing his evolving sound at Nordic and European festivals since 2005. His talents extend beyond live performance to the realm of film scoring, where his evocative music captures the dynamic interplay between sound and imagery. As he continues to evolve as an artist, Sigurdur remains committed to pushing musical boundaries and inviting audiences to experience the transformative power of live improvisation and carefully crafted compositions.
Since relocating to Finland in 2011, Sigurdur has become an active presence in both the local and international music scenes. He co-founded the acclaimed electric guitar ensemble Sähkökitarakvartetti, which has recorded four groundbreaking albums and performed at major festivals like Musica Nova and the Tampere Biennale. Additionally, his projects with Equally Stupid and Lúna, as well as collaborations with notable Finnish artists including Aili Järvelä, Talambo, Sid Hille & Foreign Friends, and Anni Elif's Edith, have helped shape his reputation as a boundary-pushing musician.
An established recording artist and producer, Sigurdur has released ten albums of original compositions, showcasing his evolving sound at Nordic and European festivals since 2005. His talents extend beyond live performance to the realm of film scoring, where his evocative music captures the dynamic interplay between sound and imagery. As he continues to evolve as an artist, Sigurdur remains committed to pushing musical boundaries and inviting audiences to experience the transformative power of live improvisation and carefully crafted compositions.
