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New Ground

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Lars Fiil

Label: Fiil Free Records
Released: 2024
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Tracks

Look Up; Around Us; A Question Of Time; It Is What It Is; New Ground; So We Say Goodbye; Epilogue

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Album Description

The renowned pianist and composer Lars Fiil steps into uncharted territory with the album New Ground, which will be released on November 1, 2024. With his new band, he blends acoustic soundscapes with ambient electronic textures, creating a sound that simultaneously points forward and backward in time, offering a fresh take on modern Nordic jazz in 2024. Openness and curiosity drive the music forward, featuring everything from shimmering effects, off-kilter drumbeats, delicate piano melodies, and soft synthesizer pads. Nicolai Kaas Claesson (Horse Orchestra, Dødens Garderobe) on electric bass and Matt Carroll (SloGlo, Ohmme) on drums form the backbone of the band, while Fiil himself plays piano and synthesizer. The album also features prominent guest appearances from trumpeter Jakob Sørensen (Bagland) and clarinetist Carolyn Goodwin (Copenhagen Clarinet Choir, Thou Sonic Friend), whose lyrical and ethereal melodies add additional layers to the group's exploratory sound. "This album is about having the courage to venture into unknown territory while daring to stand firm in who you are and where you come from as a musician," explains Lars Fiil. "We wanted to create something that feels both grounded and forward-looking. We've worked on combining acoustic and electronic elements to create something fresh and challenging, allowing us to explore new ideas while maintaining a connection to beautiful melodies and epic storytelling." This is Lars Fiil's seventh album as a bandleader. His first album, Reconsideration (2011), was nominated for a Danish Music Award Jazz, and he has since released internationally acclaimed albums with the projects Frit Fald and Fiil Free, as well as with oud virtuoso Bilal Irshed. He has also contributed to over 15 releases as a sideman and is a regular member of the indie-jazz group I Think You’re Awesome, which tours worldwide.

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