Hildegunn Øiseth - Meandering (2026) [Hi-Res]

The Hildegunn Øiseth Quartet’s latest album, MEANDERING, marks the ensemble's definitive shift toward total free improvisation. Moving away from predetermined compositional structures, the Norwegian trumpeter integrates the ancient timbre of the bukkehorn into a contemporary jazz setting, blending Nordic folk with global musical traditions. The recording relies on intuitive interaction and deep collective listening among the quartet members, resulting in a series of spontaneous musical dialogues. This release reaffirms the quartet's standing as a pioneering force within the European jazz scene.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Mourning Space [4:24]
1-2 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Mattering Most [2:07]
1-3 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Inner Views [2:30]
1-4 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Missing Marilyn [2:53]
1-5 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Meandering [5:17]
1-6 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Melting Icicle [3:42]
1-7 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Winterspring [2:08]
1-8 Hildegunn Øiseth;Hildegunn Øiseth;Espen Berg;Magne Thormodsæter;Per Oddvar Johansen - Whalefall [2:34]