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Release Date: 31 January 2025
Label: Losen Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7090025833113
Genres: Jazz
Description
Fusion jazz from Norwegian saxophonist Magnus Bakken and group that immediately reminds one of Tom Scott, Michael Brecker or even the Chick Corea Electric Band.
Bakken has released several albums as a co-leader (jazz/fusion group Ninjabeat on AMP Records) and leader, and as a much sought-after session musician; saxophonist George Garzone, drummer Jon Christensen, singer Macy Gray, and guitarist/singer Adam Douglas, to name just a few. 'Slackline' is his second release as leader.
Magnus studied at Berklee College of Music under saxophone supremo George Garzone, who also played on Bakken's highly praised debut album. 'Cycles'(2015).
'Cycles'was described by the media as "...fresh, energetic andcreative" and"An explosive debut by this talented and versatile young man". Norwegian radio station Tor de Jazz alsodeclared Bakken as "our new big saxophone-talent."
Magnus Bakken:tenor saxophone, percussion, EWI
Jorn Oien: keyboards
Bo Berg: electric bass
Amund Kleppan: drums
Snorre Bjerck: percussion
Recorded May 26, 2024, Musikkoftet, Asker, Norway
Tracklisting
Karin Nakagawa, Hans Tutzer & Paolino Dalla Port
EH3
Arne Torvik Trio
Olga Konkova
Per Mathisen
Michael Aadal
LRK Trio
Troen - Arnesen Quartet
BASta!
Emily Saunders
Anthony Ferrara
Alex Norris
Friedrich Gulda
Freddy Cole
Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra
Petros Klampanis
