Lars Fiil - New Ground (2024) [Hi-Res]

Lars Fiil, a pianist and composer, is set to release his album New Ground on November 1, 2024. The album blends acoustic and electronic sounds, offering a unique take on modern Nordic jazz. Fiil is joined by Nicolai Kaas Claesson on electric bass and Matt Carroll on drums, with guest performances by trumpeter Jakob Sørensen and clarinetist Carolyn Goodwin. The music, driven by openness and exploration, features delicate piano, soft synthesizers, and dynamic rhythms. Fiil describes the album as a courageous blend of new ideas and deep-rooted musical identity, balancing innovation with melodic storytelling. New Ground marks his seventh album as a bandleader.

Lars Fiil (synthesizer, piano, composition)
Nicolai Kaas Claesson (electric bass og effects)
Matt Carroll (drums)
Jakob Sørensen (trumpet on track #5 & #7)
Carolyn Goodwin (clarinet on track #3)

Tracklist:
1 Look Up
2 Around Us
3 A Question Of Time
4 It Is What It Is
5 New Ground
6 So We Say Goodbye
7 Epilogue