Jazz Articles about Kenneth Kapstad

About Kenneth Kapstad

Album Review

Møster! has been blowing minds, woofers, and tweeters with their unique blend of Scandinavian noise-rock and psychedelic jazz-punk for six albums. It would be pointless to ask if this band is ready to take the next big leap forward, because they are not really trying to ascend any ladder. In fact, they are not climbing at all; they are hurtling down a mountain at full speed with a truckload of nitroglycerine. On their seventh album, Bolts, the band, which boasts members ...

Album Review

Shakai: Fragments

Read "Fragments" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
August 11, 2024

Shakai is a Japanese word for society, and Fragments, is an album that lives up to its name, presenting listeners with a collection of musical pieces that, while individually intriguing, struggle to coalesce into a truly satisfying whole. It is a blend of jazz-rock that is both soothing and intricate. The Norwegian quintet, led by bassist Eline Rafteseth, brings together a diverse set of influences, creating a sound that is both eclectic and accessible. The album features Elisabeth Lid Tronen's ...