Jazz Articles about Søren Nissen

Søren Nissen: Departures

by Troy Dostert
December 19, 2017

Although Canadian bassist Søren Nissen is a youthful presence, just a few years out of college and currently showcasing his debut release as a leader, don't let his age fool you: there's a lot of wisdom, musical and otherwise, on display here. Bookending Departures, Nissen's auspicious seven-track album are brief recorded excerpts from speeches by Jiddu Krishnamurti, stressing the importance of spiritual discovery; and it's clear that Nissen has been on that search personally, having spent extensive time traveling in ...