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Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity

Elastic Wave

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Release Date: June 15, 2022

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1 Altaret  
2 Spending Time With Ludvig  
3 Dreignau  
4 Influx Delight  
5 Lokket til Jon, og skjerfet til Paul  
6 The Other Village  
7 Boogie  
8 Cercle 85  
9 Acoustic Dance Music  
10 Til Liv  
11 The Room Next To Her  
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Gard Nilssen is one of Europe’s most creative improvising drummers, with a fresh approach to rhythm and freedom. On ECM, he has appeared on acclaimed recordings with the Maciej Obara Quartet (Unloved, Three Crowns) and with Mathias Eick (Skala). Now Elastic Wave presents the Norwegian musician’s powerhouse trio, Acoustic Unity. Dynamic interaction, a swinging sense of pulse and boldly etched themes – all three players contribute compositions – are among the defining attributes of a group that addresses fiery anthems and poignant ballads with panache and conviction.

The group’s stylistic flexibility is rooted in shared experience. Nilssen and saxophonist/clarinettist André Roligheten grew up together in their hometown of Skien in Norway’s Telemark region. In 2005 they encountered Swedish bassist Petter Eldh inside a “Nordic large ensemble for young musicians” directed by Django Bates, and found an immediate rapport. In 2014, after diverse collaborations, Nilssen, Roligheten and Eldh came together as a trio, and have since toured widely. Elastic Wave is the trio’s fourth album, following releases on Clean Feed and Odin.

Elastic Wave is issued in time for appearances at this year’s Jazzfestival Saalfelden, where Gard Nilssen is artist-in-residence, appearing with Acoustic Unity and with his large ensemble the Supersonic Orchestra (which also has the trio at its core, and its material arranged by Nilssen and Roligheten) and other formations. This autumn will see touring by both the large and small groups.

  • 'Boogie' from Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity - Elastic Wave makes Mondo Jazz - New Releases / All About Jazz
    Posted At: August 9, 2022 12:00 AM
    Gard Nilssen is one of Europe’s most creative improvising drummers, with a fresh approach to rhythm and freedom. On ECM, he has appeared on acclaimed recordings with the Maciej Obara Quartet (Unloved, Three Crowns) and with Mathias Eick (Skala). Now Elastic Wave presents the Norwegian musician’s powerhouse trio, Acoustic Unity. Dynamic interaction, a swinging sense of pulse and boldly etched themes – all th...
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  • A swinging pulse, dynamic interaction, and bold themes on new one from Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity / Different Noises
    Posted At: July 26, 2022 12:00 AM
    Different Noises writes….This week a mix of brand new releases and classic recordings. There are fascinating new albums from Gard Nilssen, Steve Tibbetts, Daniel Carter with Evan Strauss, 5-Track, and Sheridan Riley, Alex Fournier, Trevor Watts & Liam Genocky and Brian Eaton. I also have some older releases from Elvin Jones, Pharoah Sanders, Clifford Jordan, Maria Schneider and Oliver Lake.Gard Nilssen ...
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  • Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity - Elastic Wave makes JAZZIZ playlist
    Posted At: July 18, 2022 12:00 AM
    The editors of JAZZIZ have the good fortune of being able to listen to new music before it’s officially released in stores and streaming platforms. And because we’re always listening to new tunes, we always know just what to recommend. That’s why we’ll bring you a roundup of ten songs each Monday, featuring music from our favorite new albums, singles and other tunes that may have flown under your radar. And...
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  • Energetic free improvisations from sonic adventurer; Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity / BIMHUIS TV
    Posted At: April 21, 2022 12:00 AM
    André Roligheten saxophones, Petter Eldh double bass, Gard Nilssen drumsBIMHUIS TV writes….No holds barred at the performances by Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity: with just sax, double bass and drums, they manage to break new ground time and again, without losing coherence. They aim high: saxophonist André Roligheten, double bassist Petter Eldh and drummer Gard Nilssen are inspired by avant jazz legends such as...
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