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Focus
By Tom Hasslan
Label: Is It Jazz?
Released: 2025
Track listing: Camel; Pocus; Focus; Oh Jimi.
Soft Ffog: Focus
by Glenn Astarita
Soft Ffog, a Norwegian jazz-prog quartet from Bergen, emerged with their self-titled debut in 2023. Led by guitarist Tom Hasslan, the band features keyboardist Vegard Lien Bjerkan, drummer Axel Skalstad and bassist Trond Frønes. With nods to 1970s giants like Camel, Focus Soft Machine and Mahavishnu Orchestra, they blend intricate prog rock with improvisational jazz, evoking ...
Krokofant: Krokofant 6
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 ...
The Verge: The Verge
by Glenn Astarita
The Verge, a Scandinavian jazz-rock band from Norway, has carved a distinct niche with its self-titled debut album. Featuring Emil Storløkken Åse on guitar, Aksel Rønning on saxophone and flute, Alf Høines on bass guitar, and Ingvald André Vassbø on drums, this quartet delivers a compelling fusion of fiery jazz improvisation and rock influences that demands ...
The Verge
Label: Is It Jazz?
Released: 2024
Track listing: Nessesse; Hyperreality; Snake; Gratitude; Emils låt / Postludium; The Blast Supper; Patterns for
Meditation.
Fragments
Label: Is It Jazz?
Released: 2024
Track listing: Kanskje; Not Yours; Oh well; Dandelion Child; Ville bare; Lullaby; Changes.
Shakai: Fragments
by Glenn Astarita
Shakai is a Japanese word for society, and Fragments, is an album that lives up to its name, presenting listeners with a collection of musical pieces that, while individually intriguing, struggle to coalesce into a truly satisfying whole. It is a blend of jazz-rock that is both soothing and intricate. The Norwegian quintet, led by bassist ...
Erland Dahlen: Raccoons
by Glenn Astarita
In the ever-expansive landscape of contemporary music, where genres seamlessly merge and boundaries dissolve, Erland Dahlen stands out as a nouveau explorer. His fifth release serves as a testament to the Norwegian musician's exceptional artistry and his fearless foray into uncharted musical territories. Dahlen's collaborative efforts have spanned across the Norwegian and international music ...
Raccoons
Label: Is It Jazz?
Released: 2023
Track listing: Sun pt.1; Stride; Auto; Slow; Mud; Foggy; Sun pt.2.
All the Better For Seeing You
Label: Is It Jazz?
Released: 2023
Track listing: Halvannen Time; Last Cup of Zorro; Hollowed By Thy Fame; Stolen From a Blind Monkey; Raptus
Norvegicus; Takk for Seg.
