Release Date: 26 January 2018
Label: AMP Music & Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0662578831143
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 26 January 2018
Label: AMP Music & Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0662578831143
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
'First Year' is the debut album of jazz ensemble Aloft Quartet and features original compositions by all of the members of the ensemble.
An album that showcases a diverse blend of inspiration from today's modern American jazz, combined with a recognizable nordic sound. One can hear the detailed and intimate musical interactions building up under the melodies. Interesting soundscapes are generated by layering subtle effects over the natural sound from their instruments by questioning the instruments roles in different ways.
With highly structured chord progressions and melodies, combined with distinct improvisation, the album will take the listeners on a journey of joy, melancholy and rapture, with songs composed to reach further than just to the listeners ears.
Personnel
Simon Balvig - saxophones
Rasmus Sørensen - piano
Jon Henriksson - double bass
Amund Kleppan - drums
Tracklisting
Henry Spencer
Christian Balvig 6-tet
Quiet Quartet
Nordic Circles
Nordic Circles
Mark Wade Trio
Ninjabeat
Anders Thoren Quartet & Lars Jansson
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu