Turning Pages: Jazz in Norway vol.4 1960-1970
MIC’s Listen to Norway series continues with 'Turning Pages: Jazz in Norway vol.4.'
‘Turning Pages’ is the fourth instalment in a series that aim to document the developments on the Norwegian jazz scene from 1920 to 1980. On ‘Turning Pages’ the focus is on the active and rich period between 1960 and 1970. The repertoire spans from mainstream and contemporary jazz to traditional tunes and swing as well as more experimental and free outings. Profiled performers include such central figures as Rowland Greenberg, Laila Dalseth, Karin Krog, Egil Kapstad, Svein Finnerud and Jan Garbarek. The release paints a vivid portrait of an active period in Norwegian jazz history; the scene was ripe with talent, ensembles, venues and releases as witnessed by the strong track-listing on ‘Turning Pages. This compilation is not only an important historical document; it is an integral and rewarding record featuring some of the strongest practitioners on the Norwegian jazz scene.
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Himmelkvad
Celebrated vocal ensemble Nordic Voices is currently out on its promo tour for their new outing ‘Himmelkvad’, a critically acclaimed album presenting Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen’s unique vocal universe. MIC Norway takes a closer look at the cutting-edge vocal ensemble and ground-breaking composer.
I was the devil in my younger years
Late Feb sees Enslaved heading out on a month-long European tour. MIC Norway hooked up with Enslaved’s Ivar Peersen to talk about musical cross pollination, inspirational sources, humour and his fascination for singer-songwriter Stein Torleif Bjella.
