Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity - Elastic Wave [CD]

Cat. no: 3899586
Format: CD
Barcode: 602438995868
Release Date: 05 Apr 2024
Genre: Jazz

Drummer Gard Nilssen's ECM leader debut follows acclaimed recordings for the label with the Maciej Obara Quartet and with Mathias Eick

Elastic Wave presents Nilssen's powerful trio with fellow Norwegian Andre Roligheten on reeds and Swedish bassist Petter Eldh (recently heard with Kit Downes). The group's dynamic interaction, dancing sense of pulse and boldly etched themes - all three players contribute compositions - make Acoustic Unity one of the most engaging bands on the circuit today, able to address fery anthems and poignant ballads with equal panache and conviction. Elastic Wave was recorded at Studios La Buissonne in the South of France in June 2021.

Gard Nilssen: drums
Andre Roligheten: tenor, soprano and bass saxophones, clarinet
Petter Eldh: double bass

Press:
"Gard Nilssen is one of Europe's most creative improvising drummers, with a fresh approach to rhythm and freedom...producer Steve Lake oversees this wonderful, adventurous album with a keen ear, the sound being perfectly clear and balanced." - ***** UK Vibe

"The freedom within clearly defned compositions is a constant factor throughout
this strong set, and how the three musicians work together is a source of delight in an intriguing and most enjoyable album."- Jazz Views

"It's a thoroughly mixed brew, which allows all three to make some intoxicating music. Nilssen can groove mightily but also generates clouds of rubato: think Paul Motian but flling up more of the available space. Roligheten is lyrical or fercely urgent, as required, and Eldh's majestic bass is indispensable throughout."
- LondonJazz Newss

CD Tracks: Altaret / Spending Time With Ludvig / Dreignau / Infux Delight / Lokket til Jon, og skjerfet til Paul / The Other Village / Boogie / Cercle 85 / Acoustic Dance Music / Til Liv / The Room Next To Her

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