Stev Hacket

On this digital release, we hear the Norwegian-Spanish pianist Annabel Guaita perform piano works by three western composers. The main work, Ketil Hvoslef's Rondo con Variazioni (1970), is considered one of the most important contributions to Norwegian piano literature from the 20th century. The work is framed by piano pieces by Edvard Grieg and Harald Sæverud.

Arild Andersen, one of jazzs most widely acclaimed bassists, presents his first solo album. Characteristically broad in its musical scope and creative range, Landloper was recorded primarily at Oslos Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene (with one piece recorded at Arilds home). Choice of repertoire in this recital reflects on Arilds artistic journey, and, alongside Andersen originals (Dreamhorse, Mira, Landloper), we find Norwegian traditional music (Old Stev), a romantic jazz standard (A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square), and new light cast upon free jazz classics (Albert Aylers Ghosts, Ornette Colemans Lonely Woman, Charlie Hadens Song for Che).

rild Andersen, one of jazz’s most widely acclaimed bassists, presents his first solo album. Characteristically broad in its musical scope and creative range, Landloper was recorded primarily at Oslo’s Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene (with one piece recorded at Arild’s home). Choice of repertoire in this recital reflects on Arild’s artistic journey, and, alongside Andersen originals (“Dreamhorse”, “Mira”, “Landloper”), we find Norwegian traditional music (“Old Stev”), a romantic jazz standard (“A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square”), and new light cast upon free jazz classics (Albert Ayler’s “Ghosts”, Ornette Coleman’s “Lonely Woman”, Charlie Haden’s “Song for Che”). Andersen’s performances combine his masterful bass playing with real-time creation of electronic loops that bring an atmospheric dimension to solo playing and fresh opportunities for interaction.

Ugagn er en folkemusikkgruppe bestående av Sigrid Bjørgulvsdotter Berg, Bård Bjørke og Erik Sollid. Gruppas musikalske fundament er Setesdalstradisjonen, iblandet elementer fra jazz, flamenco og visetradisjon.