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Gl​ø​detr​å​dar

by Nils Økland

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1.
Blankt Vatn 05:48
2.
Rull 08:02
3.
Linja 06:06
4.
Glødetråd 04:17
5.
Vals 03:11
6.
Glør 05:28
7.
Sjanti 03:49
8.
Tråd 02:22

about

"There have been numerous notable commissions at Vossa Jazz since the very first in 1983, but it's hard to imagine there have been many quite as compelling as Nils Økland's "Glødetrådar." – Ian Patterson, All about Jazz

”Glødetrådar”, the commissioned work for Vossajazz 2016, is a sort of ”back to the roots” for Nils Økland. The area of Voss has been an important part of his musical development, in the 80´s as a student and later as the musical leader at Ole Bull Akademiet (1989-95). His time at the academy gave him important impulses that inspired his characteristic, personal style: the mix between jazz, free improvisation, contemporary music and folk music.

In this work Økland holds true to his unique style with simple melodies and a sincere tone that go straight to the heart. At one moment it´s calm and meditative, the next we find ourselves in a rock universe with the distortion turned to max.

It has taken a long time from the premiere of the work in 2016 to the recording and release of the work:

“I used all my energy to make a work that would hopefully make a good concert. I needed a long process before I was ready to work with the transition to an album, a totally different format”. – Nils Økland

“Glødetrådar” is the finest example of compromises made between performers with strong voices that develops into extraordinary musical interaction. The music is primarily sketch based and played without notation, which means it has been developed through impulses from the musicians and inspiration from how Økland knows them:

“I like to work with people over a long time so we can get to know each other musically. I´m not necessarily interested in the musicians’ instruments, but their personalities. The most important thing is that we communicate well with each other.” – Nils Økland

The band is formed of musicians that each on their own has collaborated with Økland over a long time, but not all of them with each other before this project. Nils Økland plays with Per Steinar Lie and Ørjan Haaland in Lumen Drones, Sigbjørn Apeland, Håkon Mørch Stene, Mats Eilertsen and Rolf-Erik Nystrøm in Nils Økland band.In addition his brother Torbjørn Økland features on this album, whom Nils has played with since they were young boys.

Nils Økland has released several solo albums on the labels ECM and Rune Grammofon, all of them critically acclaimed. He has played with several big orchestras, written music for London Sinfonietta, films, ballet and theatre. He has featured on albums with Christian Wallumrød, Arve Henriksen, Åsne Valland Norli and Bjørnar Andreas. Nils Økland Band´s recording “Kjølvatn” (ECM, 2015) was awarded jazz album by the year by Aftenposten, nominated to the Norwegian Grammies and won a Folkelarm award. Their latest album “Lysning”(Hubro, 2017) won the Norwegian Grammies.

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released October 8, 2021

Nils Økland: Hardanger fiddle and Viola d`amore
Rolf-Erik Nystrøm: Saxophones
Torbjørn Erik Økland: Trumpet and Mandolin
Per Steinar Lie: Electric Guitar
Sigbjørn Apeland: Harmonium, Fender Rhodes and Prepared Piano
Mats Eilertsen: Double Bass
Ørjan Haaland: Drums
Håkon Mørch Stene: Percussion and Vibraphone
Vocals on: Økland, Nystrøm, Økland, Lie, Apeland, Eilertsen, Haaland, Mørch-Stene and Meland.

All music by Nils Økland
All arrangements developed together with the musicians.
Produced by Andreas Meland
Co-produced by Nils Økland and Kjetil Ulland

Recorded in ABC studio, 16-18 september 2019
Recorded and mixed by Kjetil Ulland in ABC Studio, 2019 - 2021.
Mastered by Kassian Troyer, Dubplates & Mastering

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Nils Økland Haugesund, Norway

Nils Økland, known for his innovative playing style on the Hardanger fiddle, violin, and viola d'amore, comes from the folk music tradition and is internationally recognized. He has collaborated with major orchestras, composed music for various mediums, and played on albums with several notable musicians. ... more

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