Education
Herstad studied music at Musikkskolen in Haugesund, and is a graduate from the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium, (1990-1993).
Herstad studied music at Musikkskolen in Haugesund, and is a graduate from the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium, (1990-1993).
He started the band Svein Olav Herstad trio during his studies in Trondheim. With different lineups the is band has released a series of albums, performing Herstad"s own compositions. After moving to Oslo (1996–2001) he played within January Erik Kongshaug"s quartet on two albums (1998, 2003).
Living in Haugesund from 2001, he has been engaged with the festival Sildajazz, as well as being a part of the Christina Bjordal Band.