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  | BENJAMIN GISLI TRIO ~ LINE OF THOUGHT
FJORDGATA 019 (Barcode: 644637116019) ~ ICELAND ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023
This is the debut album as a leader by Icelandic Jazz pianist / composer Benjamin GisliFind albums by this artist (a.k.a. Benjamin Gisli EinarssonFind albums by this artist), recorded in a classic Jazz piano trio format with Norwegian bassist Andreas SolheimFind albums by this artist and drummer Veslemoy NarvesenFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, a short solo piano intro and six original compositions by the leader and one composition by Carla BleyFind albums by this artist.
Gisli has been active on the Norwegian scene for a while and recorded a couple of albums as sideman, but this is his first album, with focus on his compositions and performances. Despite their young age, all three musicians are already fine instrumentalists, with obvious schooling and experience, as appropriate for the thriving Norwegian scene these days.
The music is kept in the Nordic climate, with slow, almost lethargic themes developing leisurely, deeply lyrical and intentionally kept in a low key, but a couple of more energetic tracks are also present to keep some emotional balance of the whole affair. The compositions are perhaps somewhat uniform, but considering the fact that this is the first outing, Gisli is certainly a musician worth watching.
Overall, this is an enticing debut album, which shows the potential of the leader and his partners to become valuable members of the Scandinavian Jazz community, which is definitely one of the most sizzling and interesting European Jazz centers. Well done!
| | Updated: 12/08/2023Posted: 12/08/2023 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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