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AN.KARA ~ SELMAS HUS GLACIER 010 (Barcode: 739608137435) ~ NORWAY ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2022 Released: 2022 This is the debut album by the Norwegian trio An.KaraFind albums by this artist, which comprises of Polish (resident in Norway) violinist Sebastian GruchotFind albums by this artist, bassist Audun RamoFind albums by this artist and percussionist Arild NyborgFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, nine of which are original compositions credited to the trio members and one is a Norwegian Folk tune. The music is dominated by diverse World-Music influences with a Jazzy undercurrent, offering a delightful carpet ride around the world, with Scandinavian, Balkan, Turkish, Polish and even Caribbean accents, all cleverly put together. All three members of the band are excellent instrumentalist with vast experience in many different Musical areas, spanning from Blues to Avant-Garde Jazz (Gruchot was a member of the brilliant Sing Sing PenelopeFind albums by this artist ensemble), and that experience is clearly evident in what they are able to put forward on this album. Despite the seemingly limited instrumental range, the trio manages to create a rich, colorful and sophisticated musical tapestry, which is a great fun to listen to and offers a highly aesthetic listening experience. Overall, this is a great album for Jazz-World Fusion enthusiasts, modest and minimalist, but full of great original melodies and breathtaking performances, which should keep the listeners delighted for the entire duration.

Updated: 06/03/2023Posted: 06/03/2023

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