About the release
With nine exceptionally strong trio and solo albums Espen Berg (40) has become one of the most central and tone-setting Norwegian jazz musicians today. His new album Water Fabric shows completely new sides of Espen as a composer. He has put together a hand-picked ensemble consisting of six high-profile Norwegian musicians with a background in jazz, classical, Norwegian folk music and Indian classical music. This composition reflects Espen’s ability to make any musical expression his own, and with Water Fabric he has created a melodious, boundary-breaking, and breathtaking work that both oozes with the joy of playing and also shows a deep respect for musical traditions and craftsmanship.
Water Fabric was originally commissioned by Jazzfest in Trondheim, in collaboration with Maijazz in Stavanger and Oslo Jazz Festival. The album was recorded in Rainbow Studios in January 2023 by Martin Abrahamsen. Mixed by Martin Abrahamsen, and mastered by Morgan Nicolaysen.
Musicians
Espen Berg - Piano, compositions
Hayden Powell - Trumpet
Harpreet Bansal - Violin
Ellie Mäkelä - Viola
Joakim Munkner - Cello
Per Oddvar Johansen - Drums
