Release Date: 02 June 2017
Label: Edition Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5065001530449
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 02 June 2017
Label: Edition Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5065001530449
Genres: Jazz  
Description
"Birds is the second album from Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset.. It is an absolute masterpiece, a through composed work that takes the listener on a journey, bringing together a world of influences with remarkable energy and creativity. It could sit as comfortably on a classical stage as in a jazz club. However, what impresses most is Neset’s ability to combine the freedom of improvisation with composed passages. Within each track there are many wonderful surprises. Highlights include the title track Birds where the opening melody is not played by saxophone but by Bjarke Mogensen on accordion, demonstrating Marius Neset´s influence of Norwegian Folk Music. Birds is a further development of Marius Neset as a performer and bandleader. It is the perfect showcase of his brilliance as an inspirational and inspired composer. The stage is set…
'The title track begins as playful and quirky as a blackbird song before developing a complex brass score. Spring Dance is a lyrical duet with Neset's sister on flute. Neset's melodic bop infuses Fields of Clubs, while Math of Mars is dreamy and Fanfare reminiscent of Aaron Copland. Outstanding' - Irish Times"
Tracklisting
Finding Ways (Sebastian Rochford)
Fergus McCreadie
Donny McCaslin
Petter Eldh
Nils Petter Molvaer
Frida Touray
Jasper Hoiby
Polar Bear
Women In Jazz
Mauricio Einhorn
Mina Agossi
Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman & Carsten Dahl
Kayla Waters
Doug Raney Quartet
Steve Tibbetts; Marc Anderson; J.T. Bates
Sokratis Sinopoulos; Yann Keerim