Album from Marius Neset

Birds is the second album from Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset. It is an absolute masterpiece, a through composed work that takes the listener on a journey, bringing together a world of influences with remarkable energy and creativity. It could sit as comfortably on a classical stage as in a jazz club. However, what impresses most is Neset’s ability to combine the freedom of improvisation with composed passages. Within each track there are many wonderful surprises. Highlights include the title track Birds where the opening melody is not played by saxophone but by Bjarke Mogensen on accordion, demonstrating Marius Neset´s influence of Norwegian Folk Music. Birds is a further development of Marius Neset as a performer and bandleader. It is the perfect showcase of his brilliance as an inspirational and inspired composer. The stage is set…'The title track begins as playful and quirky as a blackbird song before developing a complex brass score. Spring Dance is a lyrical duet with Neset's sister on flute. Neset's melodic bop infuses Fields of Clubs, while Math of Mars is dreamy and Fanfare reminiscent of Aaron Copland. Outstanding' - Irish Times'

Track Listing

• Birds
• Reprise
• Boxing
• Portuguese Windmill
• Spring Dance
• Fields of Clubs
• The Place of Welcome
• Introduction to Sacred Universe
• Sacred Universe
• Math of Mars
• Fanfare

Additional Details

Label: Edition Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 06/02/17

UPC: 5065001530449