Lars-Erik Norrstrom

Lars-Erik Norrstrom Trio: Vogel

by John Kelman
January 3, 2004

Following up his first effort, 2000’s Idag , Swedish pianist Lars-Erik Norrstrom reconvenes the same trio for Vogel , another album of spirited jazz with a predilection towards free improvisation which, while broad in its scope, is miniature in its approach. There are no long-winded freeform explorations here; instead Norrstrom keeps things succinct, resulting in fifteen pieces that display a broad palette of musical colours.

Listeners take note: while the album starts off in a more conventional piano trio setting, ...