New Paintings of Jazz Trøen-Arnesen Quartet

• 1 Early Morning Song 06:11
• 2 Modalen 09:16
• 3 Travel Song 06:18
• 4 A Sunday Hike 05:12
• 5 Interlude for A 09:07
• 6 Turbulence 04:04
• 7 The River 06:39
• 8 Crossing 08:39
• 9 Aftermath 06:41
• Total Runtime 01:02:07

Info for New Paintings of Jazz

Here are two lovely Norwegian words that typify this tremendously pleasing album. Samspill and Felleskap.

Samspill, meaning ‘interplay’ or ‘playing together’ is evident in every note. This isn’t just a collection of talented individuals; it’s a unified force where each musician’s sensitivity and creativity weave seamlessly with the others. The intricate dialogues, the shared breaths between phrases, and the collective ebb and flow demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the music and for each other.

And that shared spirit, that sense of community, is the essence of felleskap. New Paintings of Jazz is a celebration of collaborative artistry, where individual brilliance contributes to a collective beauty.

Credentials? There are many. The Trøen/Arnesen band has existed since 2017 and in 2021 they released their debut album Tread Lightly, also on Losen Records. Their appearances at festivals and concerts are simply too numerous to list here. All four highly educated musicians have consistently worked with both local and internationally-renowned artists thereby solidifying their impressive musical pedigrees.

The skilfully crafted compositions are emotionally resonant. From Early Morning Song featuring a truly sympathetic solo from Ole Marius to Modalen with rhythmic mastery from Sigurd. The pieces flow together seamlessly, creating a cohesive and well-rounded experience. Interlude for A has the feel of a mini suite and includes immaculate solos from Dag and Elisabeth.

And so, prepare to be captivated by this immersive sound experience that truly showcases Bergen at its best. This is more than just timeless music; it’s an experience of harmonious connection and artistic brilliance.

Elisabeth Lid Trøen, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Dag Arnesen, piano
Ole Marius Sandberg, bass
Sigurd Steinkopf, drums

Elisabeth Lid Trøen
Norwegian saxophone player, flutist, ensemble musician and composer based in Bergen, Norway. Ever since she finished her education from the jazz department at NTNU in Trondheim, she has been working as a freelance musician, touring and working on different projects in Norway and Europe. Take a look around the site to get to know more about Elisabeth Lid Trøen.

Elisabeth Lid Trøen, born 15. Mach 1992 is a jazz saxophone player from Voss, Norway. She began studying the jazz tradition at the age of 16, at Voss Jazzskule, and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Performing music from the acknowledged Jazz program at Norwegian University og Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2015. Since then she has been working as a professional musician, and can be herd in bands such as Bergen Big Band, NTNU jazzensemble, Hatch, and her own quartet, Elisabeth Lid Trøen quartet, with Steinar Raknes, Erlend Slettevold and Erik Nylander. Currantly she is touring with her band Trøen/Arnesen kvartett, wich is a collaboration with the acknowledged pianist Dag Arnesen from Bergen. She is also about to release her first album with her Trondheim-based sekstett, BounceAlarm. So stay Tuned!

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