Knut Kvifte Nesheim, OJKOS - Graosido (2023) [Hi-Res]

The music from this Oslo-based large ensemble works in alternate temperatures of melody and rhythm. For one piece, a melody might be the slow melt of a candle, leisurely bending to the weight of gravity, even as the tempos are already expressing the impact of their crash. On another, an upbeat tempo behaves like airstreams to the wings of melody set to soar majestically. And then there are those pieces where a punchy melody darts ahead, around, and hangs behind a tempo, setting a casual pace, in no hurry to reach the finish line. The musicians bring unity to the contrasting characteristics, making it all snap into place.

Henriette Eilertsen - flute
Camilla Hole - soprano saxophone
Tina Lægreid Olsen - clarinets and alto saxophone
Richard Köster - trumpet
Lyder Øvreås Røed - trumpet
Tancred Heyerdahl Husø - trumpet
Magnus Murphy Joelson - trombone
Johannes Fosse Solvang - trombone
Martin Taxt - tuba
Mike McCormick - electric guitar and electronics
Arne Martin Nybo - electric guitar
Clément Merienne - piano
Alexander Hoholm - double bass
Knut Kvifte Nesheim - drums

Tracklist:
1.01 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Lønahorgi (6:11)
1.02 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Grøvona (8:44)
1.03 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Tjørni (3:59)
1.04 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Taoe (7:05)
1.05 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Kave (4:47)
1.06 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Fela ver (1:14)
1.07 - Knut Kvifte Nesheim - Vadlasletta (4:02)