BRIDGES - Bridges with Seamus Blake '2016

Tracks list

BRIDGES is a Norwegian jazz project with a clear vision; a vision to create an
expression that is unique by constructing new musical bridges between Norway and
other parts of the world. 

The idea is that the construction of these musical bridges will link different
worlds of jazz together and bring the opportunity to explore differences,
similarities, and ultimately lead to the creation of a new and unique musical
expression.

This debut album features one of the worlds leading tenor saxophonists, New York
based Seamus Blake. Winner of the illustrious Thelonious Monk Prize and
considered by many as the saxophonist of his generation. 

BRIDGES moves Seamus Blake from the strong intensity of New York into a nordic
context; with a norwegian ensemble of high caliber. This opens up for a musical
meeting of great depth.

Freedom meets structure as the ensemble explores intricate compositions as well
as open landscapes of free improvisation. The music can be described as crisp,
multi-layered and complex with a strong rhythmic presence and great soloist
performances. The majority of the compositions are written by a large part of
the ensemble to achieve musical diversity and to better represent the identity
of the project.

BRIDGES with Seamus Blake was recorded, mixed and mastered by the highly
acclaimed norwegian sound engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studio earlier
this year, and it will be released on AMP Music & Records November 4th, 2016.

Seamus Blake - saxophone, Hayden Powell - trumpet, Espen Berg - piano, Ole
Morten Vågan - bass, Anders Thorén - drums

A new and important recording project led by drummer Ander Thorén. One of the
more impressive albums I’ve heard in a long time, and highly recommended.
- Peter Erskine (US)

A thoroughly enjoyable listen which fulfils its remit with style 4/5 stars -
Peter Bacon / JazzWise (UK) 

Playing is of the highest order, a quite beautiful album feat. the excellent
Seamus Blake 4/5 stars - Dave Jones / Jazz Journal (UK)

A real slow-burner of an album 4/5 stars - Tim Stenhouse / UKVibe (UK) 

A very potent album, high-class bridge-building - Terje Mosnes / Jazznytt (NO)

A successful album, Seamus Blake brings his burning saxophone. - Per A. Rinses /
DN (NO) 

Tracklist: 
01. BRIDGES - Heart in Hand (2:52)
02. BRIDGES - Bridges (5:48)
03. BRIDGES - Song for Karla (4:27)
04. BRIDGES - Frozen (3:20)
05. BRIDGES - Tredje (5:08)
06. BRIDGES - Dear Old Stockholm (3:58)
07. BRIDGES - Extranjero (6:52)
08. BRIDGES - Step Song (3:27)
09. BRIDGES - Effervescence (3:55)
10. BRIDGES - Jali (4:14)

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