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OYVIND BRAEKKE ~ FROM NOW ON OSLO SESSION RECORDINGS 009 (Barcode: 7090025837579) ~ NORWAY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023 This is the 2nd album by Norwegian Jazz trombonist / composer Oyvind BraekkeFind albums by this artist and his sextet, which also includes saxophonist Jorgen MathisenFind albums by this artist, guitarist Jacob YoungFind albums by this artist, violist Bergmund Waal SkaslienFind albums by this artist, bassist Bardur Reinert PoulsenFind albums by this artist and Swedish (resident in Norway) drummer Erik NylanderFind albums by this artist. The album presents six tracks, all of which are original compositions by Braekke. The music is a very interesting mixture of composed modern Jazz and Free Improvisation, which is fascinating in its highly unusual sound, due to the unconventional lineup / instrumentation. Although there are plenty of great soli by all the musicians involved, the music is all about the ensemble interplay, which is truly sensational. It becomes immediately obvious that these are all highly skilled musicians, which of course is well documented by their individual recording legacy, but this particular get together is highly unique in very many ways. The compositions, although extremely complex, are all wonderfully coherent and serve ideally as a vehicle for the musicians to express their individual contributions within the ensemble. There is so much great music coming out of Norway in the last couple of decades, mainly due to the excellent educational system and openness to musicians coming from all over Europe, and this album reflects this development perfectly. As a result, there is a lot of Norwegian Jazz recordings available, which is really heart-warming. Overall, this is an excellent, interesting and absorbing modern Jazz of the finest quality, which reflects the incredible level of the Norwegian / Scandinavian Jazz scene, rejuvenated by the new generation of incredibly talented musicians. This is absolutely something worth being discovered, especially to Jazz listeners not yet familiar with that scene. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Updated: 10/11/2023Posted: 10/11/2023

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