Northern Lights
May 2005 By Christopher Porter
Follow
Jazzaway
The Dingobats are another example of Norwegian musicians who thoroughly know their way around composition, harmony and complete group integration, not just heads and solos. The quintet's second album, Follow (Jazzaway), touches on Jaga Jazzist-like ensemble...
May 2005 By Christopher Porter
Turanga
AIM
Mats Eilertsen has appeared in this column almost as many times as Thomas Stronen. The busy bassist finally steps out on his own as a leader with Turanga (AIM)-and naturally, Stronen's drums are in tow, along with Dutch cellist Ernst Reijseger and Swedish...
May 2005 By Christopher Porter
Luggumt
Rune Grammofon
As you would expect from the name, Scorch Trio is on fire for much of the six-song Luggumt (Rune Grammofon). Featuring Finnish guitarist Raoul Bjorken-heim and the Norwegian rhythm section of bassist Ingebrigt Haker Flaten and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love...
