Mathias Eick - When We Leave

ECM

£13.66

Cat. no: 3856308
Format: CD
Barcode: 602438563081
Release Date: 08 Apr 2022
Genre: Jazz

Norwegian trumpeter Mathias Eick’s expressive playing, which according to the New York Times radiates a “pristine yet penetrating tone”, is remarkably well complemented in the company of his gifted supporting players and fellow travelers.

Violinist Hakon Aase, one of the outstanding improvisers of his generation, shadows the leader with lines that reflect a profound background in folk as well as jazz.

Drummers Helge Andeas Norbakken and Torstein Lofthus mirror their exchanges, as they interact with purring precision. Near the centre of the action, pianist Andras Ulvo and bass guitarist Audun Erlien ferry ideas between frontline and rhythm section and make statements of their own. On several tracks, the delicate swell of Stian Carstensen’s pedal steel guitar adds a dimension of mystery.

’When we leave’ was recorded at Oslo’s Rainbow Studio in August 2020.

Mathias Eick: trumpet, keyboard, vocals
Hakon Aase: violin, percussion
Andreas Ulvo: piano
Audun Erlien: bass
Torstein Lofthus: drums
Helge Andreas Norbakken: drums, percussion
Stian Carstensen: pedal steel guitar

Press:
Reviews confirmed in Jazzwise, Jazz Journal, Jazz Views + UK Vibe

Airplay expected on: BBC Radio 3 J to Z, BBC Radio 3 Late Junction, Jazz FM - shows presented by Chris Philips, Jez Nelson, Ruth Fisher, Sarah Ward, Helen Mayhew, SoulandJazz.com (Mike Chadwick) + Jazz London Radio - various shows

Tracks: loving / caring / turning / flying / arvo / playing / begging