Music for a While (band)

Music for a While (established 2004 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian kabaret ensemble led by Norway's uncrowned queen of cabaret, Tora Augestad.

Biography
Their music is obtained from the cabaret, baroque and church music repertoire, with elements of jazz. They present different musical styles with a very distinctive sound.

Music for a While released their debut album Weill Variations (2007). The follow-up album Graces that refrain (2012) received critical acclaim. It was accompanied by a tour in Norway. Their third release was the album Canticles of Winter (2014).

Band members

 * Tora Augestad - vocals
 * Mathias Eick - trumpet
 * Stian Carstensen - accordion, banjo and pedal steel guitar
 * Martin Taxt - tuba
 * Pål Hausken - drums

Discography

 * 2007: Weill Variations (Grappa Music)
 * 2012: Graces That Refrain (Grappa Music)
 * 2014: Canticles of Winter (Grappa Music)