He has collaborated with a number of Norwegian and international musicians like Paal Nilssen-Love, Borah Bergman, Peter Brötzmann, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, Bjørn Kjellemyr, Terje Isungset, William Parker, Sabir Mateen, John Stevens, Johnny Dyani, Kent Carter, and since 1979 made huge contributions to more than 50 recordings.
Frode Gjerstad | Cecilia Frode | Frode Øverli | Frode Holstad Hansen | Frode Fjerdingstad | Einar Gjerstad | Leif Frode Onarheim | Jan Frode Andersen | Gjerstad | Frode Johnsen | Frode Eike Hansen |
Relocating to Oslo in 1996, he took part in the forming of bands like Håkon Kornstad Trio, The Quintet and Frode Gjerstad Trio, as well as self-initiated projects and collaborations with Swedish musicians such as pianist Sten Sandell and saxophonist Mats Gustafsson.