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Istanbul Sky

Gunnar Halle

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Format: CD

Cat No: OZ056CD

Format Details: 180g Vinyl

Release Date:  04 May 2015

Label:  Ozella Music

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  4038952000560

Genres:  Jazz  Pop  

Release Date:  04 May 2015

Label:  Ozella Music

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  4038952010569

Genres:  Jazz  Pop  

  • Description

    For almost two decades, Norwegian trumpet player/composer Gunnar Halle had served in a wide range of bands (Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra, Mari Boine, Eivind Aarset Sonic Codex) and yet, in all these years, he had never recorded an album under his own name and direction. He is now presenting his solo debut 'Istanbul Sky' made up entirely of his own compositions and featuring guests such as guitarist Eivind Aarset on three tracks.

    In many respects, 'Istanbul Sky' is a post-concept-album, with Halle writing and recording pieces without any other concern other than making them sound the best he possibly could. This implied combining all of his different influences, from his jazz roots to his interest in contemporary electronics. It also meant stepping out into the unknown, trying on new approaches and using his voice more than ever. Despite these twists and turns, the album eventually revealed a concept after all - about Halle finding himself as an artist and believing in his instincts.



    Personnel: Gunnar Halle (trumpet, vocals, keys & electronics), Thommy Andersson (bass), Knut Finsrud, Wetle Holte (drums), Eivind Aarset, Joakim Frøystein (guitar), Maria Laurette Friis (vocals - 5), Jon Meinild (vibraphone), Berke Can Ozcan (handclaps, percussion), Einar Halle (cello)

    Description

    Limited edition 180 gram audiophile vinyl, pure analogue sound with high end mastering.

    For almost two decades, Norwegian trumpet player/composer Gunnar Halle had served in a wide range of bands (Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra, Mari Boine, Eivind Aarset Sonic Codex) and yet, in all these years, he had never recorded an album under his own name and direction. He is now presenting his solo debut 'Istanbul Sky' made up entirely of his own compositions and featuring guests such as guitarist Eivind Aarset on three tracks.



    In many respects, 'Istanbul Sky' is a post-concept-album, with Halle writing and recording pieces without any other concern other than making them sound the best he possibly could. This implied combining all of his different influences, from his jazz roots to his interest in contemporary electronics. It also meant stepping out into the unknown, trying on new approaches and using his voice more than ever. Despite these twists and turns, the album eventually revealed a concept after all - about Halle finding himself as an artist and believing in his instincts.



    Personnel: Gunnar Halle (trumpet, vocals, keys & electronics), Thommy Andersson (bass), Knut Finsrud, Wetle Holte (drums), Eivind Aarset, Joakim Frøystein (guitar), Maria Laurette Friis (vocals - 5), Jon Meinild (vibraphone), Berke Can Ozcan (handclaps, percussion), Einar Halle (cello)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Istanbul Sky
      • 2. Port
      • 3. Electrifly
      • 4. Tchicai Silence
      • 5. This Last One Is For You
      • 6. Lørdag
      • 7. Snøting
      • 8. Weightless
      • 9. Tropehjelm
      • 10. Why Has The World Turned Upside Down

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Istanbul Sky
      • 2. Port
      • 3. Electrifly
      • 4. Tchicai Silence
      • 5. This Last One Is For You

      Side 2

      • 1. Lørdag
      • 2. Snøting
      • 3. Weightless
      • 4. Tropehjelm
      • 5. Why Has The World Turned Upside Down