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Which country has the highest proportion of outstanding drummers relative to its total population? A difficult exam question, but by rough estimate, the number of drummers in Norway (really a lot of them), relative to its population (really a small one), makes it an obvious contender. Those who follow the scene have heard of Veslemøy Narvesen, and perhaps Øyvind Leite, Hans Hulbækmo and August Glãnnestrand, to stop at a square whose corners are arranged in reverse alphabetical order. But ...

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Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (Exit) Knarr: Breezy

by Rob Garratt
December 7, 2024

When news of Jaimie Branch's passing broke in 2022, there was an understandably huge outpouring of tributes from different corners of the jazz community. While an eternal punk rocker at heart, Branch was also a distinctly millennial musician, and a fitting figurehead for the recent wave of borderless improvised music that came out of Chicago's International Anthem label that she called home. For all the deliberately ragged edges, Branch's vision was clear, her delivery fierce, and her inclusive message inarguable. ...

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Aila Trio: Shaped by Sea Waves

Read "Shaped by Sea Waves" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
March 21, 2024

Norway-based Aila Trio's, Shaped by Sea Waves on Edgetone Records, offers an experience for jazz enthusiasts interested in the experimental side of the genre. While not groundbreaking, it presents a solid exploration and a genial journey. Bassist Georgia Wartel Collins is the guiding force behind the album. Her intricate and melodic bass lines function as narrative threads, weaving and flowing through the sonic landscapes. These lines occasionally evoke a dreamlike state, creating a sense of mystery and exploration. ...