Footprints: Jazz in Norway vol.5: 1970-1980
MIC’s Listen to Norway series continues with Footprints: Jazz in Norway vol.5: 1970-1980.
The fifth instalment in the Jazz in Norway series, ‘Footprints’ focuses on the late 60s and 70s with its far reaching exploration and new styles such as fusion and folk-tinged improvisation. Jazz releases on the domestic market increased during the 70s and new clubs and festivals helped spawn a new generation of performers that included such performers as bassist Arild Andersen, vocalist Radka Toneff, pianist/band-leader Per Husby and bands Moose Loose and Bodega band. The repertoire on ‘Footprints’ span from traditional mainstream and swing to more experimental fusion and folk-music inspired stuff. Representing a lasting legacy from a bygone and important era, ‘Footprints is as vital as a night out in one of Oslo’s sweaty jazz clubs back in ’74.
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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.
