BIRDS / Marius Neset
Edition Records (2013)
Jazz
About Album
Birds is the second album from Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset, the winner a run of five star reviews from international press on the verge of becoming one of most exciting artists to emerge this decade. 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…
Song List
- 1. Birds
- 2. Reprise
- 3. Boxing
- 4. Portuguese Windmill
- 5. Spring Dance
- 6. Fields of Clubs
- 7. The Place of Welcome
- 8. Introduction to Sacred Universe
- 9. Sacred Universe
- 10. Math of Mars
Comments
"The young Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset has extended his talents. Each new step by Neset seems to take him forward by a big distance."
Guardian