Jazz Articles about NYNDK

NYNDK (New York, Norway, Denmark): Nordic Disruption

by Jerry D'Souza
February 20, 2008

New York, Norway and Denmark come together through Chris Washburne (trombone), Ole Mathisen (saxophones), Per Mathisen (bass) and Soren Moller (piano) in a 1-2-1 combination to make up NYNDK. Coming as they do from different countries, they see their musical mission as one of international diplomacy with a mix of New York fire and Scandinavian cool.

NYNDK finds these characteristics whether they are playing a ballad or indulging in some hot, tasty funk. It jumps from the earthiness ...

Nyndk: Nordic Disruption

by Woodrow Wilkins
February 17, 2008

One could say they're throwing a tantrum. Five musicians from two continents take a word that describes a personality disorder characterized by a need for attention, and turn it into musical expression. So it begins with NYNDK's “Histrionics," the opening track to the aptly titled Nordic Disruption.This ensemble derives its name from the homes of some of the players. Trombonist Chris Washburne is from New York, saxophonist Ole Mathisen is from Norway, and pianist Soren Moller is from ...