Finally my new album is ready... Based on experiences of the live lineup for the last five years, it has a rougher edge then most of my previous work ; Audun Erlien: bass, Wetle Holte and Erland Dahlen: drums, percussion and a lot of other stuff, myself on guitar and electronics. But we also had the pleasure of working with Jan Bang (livesampling co-production) on most of the tracks, Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (vocals) on one track, Det norske blåse ensemble on a couple of tunes, Michele Rabbia (electronic treatments) on a couple of tunes, and finally Jan Galaga Brönnimann (contrabass clarinet) on two tracks. Bjarni Stensli has mixed the album, except one tune mixed by Tchad Blake. The album is mastered by Helge Sten, and the artwork is made by Ian Anderson from Designers republic.
Eivind Aarset is a guitarist with a unique musical vision that absorbs and reflects all manner of music while retaining an enviable individualism and high quality craftsmanship that can span from quiet intimacy to searing intensity. His debut as a bandleader on Jazzland Recordings was described by the New York Times as "One of the best post-Miles electric jazz albums," setting a high benchmark that Aarset has consistently met and exceeded, both in the studio and in live performance. MORE
Eivind Aarset Quartet - Live At The Jazz Fest Sarajevo
