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Krokofant: 6

Read "6" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Krokofant is a Norwegian trio formed in 2011, built around the combustible chemistry of Tom Hasslan on guitar, Jorgen Mathisen on saxophone and synthesizers, and Axel Skalstad on drums. After two albums as a five-piece, they stripped back to their original trio format for 6, and the results are formidable. “Oh My God" announces itself immediately. A striking and melodic unison hook shifts across registers, giving the track a bold, gripping energy that does not let up. The ...

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Krokofant: Krokofant 6

Read "Krokofant 6" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Formed in 2011, the band--Tom Hasslan (guitar, bass), Jørgen Mathisen (saxophone, synthesizers), Axel Skalstad (drums, percussion)--fuses jazz-rock with progressive elements in a style as quirky as their name suggests. Krokofant 6 is issued by the fittingly-named Is It Jazz? label, marking a return to its core trio setup. This shift ignites a fiery improvisational spark, delivering a sonic assault that balances meticulous craftsmanship with thrilling unpredictability. Listeners may feel momentarily unmoored but will savor the electrifying impact. The ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Krokofant 6

Self Produced
2025

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