Hanna Paulsberg Concept & Elin Rosseland
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Release Date: 27 March 2026
Label: Grappa
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7033662048199
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
The quartet Hanna Paulsberg Concept presents their fifth album, Himmel over Hav (Sky over Ocean), featuring legendary Norwegian vocalist Elin Rosseland as a special guest.
Over the past 15 years, Hanna Paulsberg has established herself as one of the most vital and heartfelt voices on the Norwegian jazz scene. A highly sought-after saxophonist, Paulsberg moves effortlessly between musical genres in her many projects - from the pop/soul/jazz trio GURLS, which she co-founded and writes for, to the quartet Flukten, whose sound blends free jazz and folk influences. She's also part of a Dexter Gordon tribute with Karin Krog, and has contributed to numerous projects with Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, performing with artists such as Chick Corea and Marius Neset.
Yet her artistic core has always been her own ensemble, the Hanna Paulsberg has long dreamt of working with Rosseland. Her connection to the vocalist goes back to childhood, when her father - a member of the 1980s band Kix, which featured Rosseland - would share stories and concert tapes at home. "Elin is an exceptional vocalist," Paulsberg says. "The tone of her voice goes straight to the heart. She's rhythmically powerful and an incredibly intuitive improviser."
The album was recorded at Propeller Studio following a tour of Norwegian jazz clubs in the fall of 2023. After over 15 years of performing together with the original lineup - since their student days at the jazz program in Trondheim - this marks the quartet's first collaboration with a vocalist. Paulberg explains: "In recent years, composing has become a much bigger part of my musical life. I wanted to challenge the band to explore more fully composed pieces."
The result is a rich and varied album, with rolling grooves, tender ballads, and even hints of pop.
Tracklisting
Stian Carstensen
Siri Nilsen
Ase Kleveland & The Salmon Smokers
Trygve Seim & Andreas Utnem
Karin Krog & Jacob Young
Elvira Nikolaisen & Mathias Eick
Three Souls
Music For A While
Hanna Paulsberg Concept & Elin Rosseland
Chris Potter
Tom Avgenicos feat. Delay 45 & Ensemble Apex
Tuva Halse Quintet
Randy Weston & Monty Alexander
Miho Hazama
Olivier Temime
Open Thread
