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Karl Hjalmar Nyberg
Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (Exit) Knarr: Breezy
by Rob Garratt
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. ...
Continue ReadingAila Trio: Shaped by Sea Waves
by Glenn Astarita
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. ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Karl Hjalmar Nyberg
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
