The anonymous street pictured on the cover looks like it could be a Jandek album. Instead this is the fourth album by a contemporary jazz trio from Norway: Nils Økland (Hardanger fiddles), Sigbjorn Apeland (harmonium)and Øyvind Skarbø (drums).
The imaginary side A is an extended 18 minute improvised Stravinsky style piece accompanied by a wind quintet. The other 4 tracks are shorter tunes performed by the trio. None have titles.
The long work arranged and conducted by Stian Omenås has a pastoral feel; it twists and turns yet has wonderful organic feel.
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Økland's violin is the most distinctive instrument on track 2. Other tracks feature prepared piano and wordless vocals.
The musicians may come from a jazz background but, with its spacious textures and extended drones, this album has more in common with an ambient work and it expertly draws the listener into its seamless flow.
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