Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Valagascar (2026) [Hi-Res]

“Valagascar” is the second album from Thomas Torstrup Quartet. The tunes on the album are a combination of new arrangements of the works of the Norwegian composer Fartein Valen (1887-1952) and new originals from Thomas Torstrup. This is probably the first jazz album recorded with arrangements of music from Fartein Valen.

Thomas Torstrup, piano
Simen Kiil Halvorsen, trumpet
Stian Andersen, bass
Ivar Asheim, drums

Tracklist:
1-1 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Legende - part I (based on Op. 1, Fartein Valen) [5:45]
1-2 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Legende - part II (based on Op. 1, Fartein Valen) [7:50]
1-3 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Variations on Variations (based on Op. 23, Fartein Valen) [4:10]
1-4 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Valagascar [5:22]
1-5 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Watching Raindrops [5:09]
1-6 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Jenny’s Tune (Three Voices) [3:49]
1-7 Thomas Torstrup Quartet - Remembering Waldstein [5:51]