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MATHIAS EICK ~ SKALA ECM 2187 (Barcode: 602527432281) ~ NORWAY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2009 - 2010 Released: 2011 This is the 2nd album by Norwegian trumpeter / composer Mathias EickFind albums by this artist with his double-drums quintet comprising of very gifted young Norwegian Jazz musicians: pianist Andreas UlvoFind albums by this artist, bassist Audun ErlienFind albums by this artist and drummers Torstein LofthusFind albums by this artist and Gard NilssenFind albums by this artist. Three additional musicians also take part in the recording: keyboardist Morten QvenildFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Tore BrunborgFind albums by this artist and harpist Sidsel WalstadFind albums by this artist. Eick also plays vibraphone, guitar and bass. This extended instrumental capability allows for a "big" sound, although it is used with caution and extremely good taste. Eick is often compared to Kenny WheelerFind albums by this artist, which of course is a great honor, and hopefully he will carry the wonderful trumpet / flugelhorn tradition Wheeler so tastefully developed in the last five decades. It´s good to see Jazz having a bright future!

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