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Arild Andersen Group's 2022 release, , stands as a testament to the enduring vitality of the "ECM sound"—a blend of crystalline production, spacious improvisation, and deep melodicism. Recorded at Oslo's Rainbow Studio during the pandemic, the album captures a veteran master collaborating with three rising stars of Norwegian jazz to create something entirely spontaneous. The Genesis of a Spontaneous Suite

A 23-minute exploration that begins with delicate, nocturnal atmosphere. It features "icy ripples" from Lien’s piano and searching, lyrical saxophone lines from Neset. Arild Andersen Group - Affirmation (2022) [24Bi...

Arild Andersen Group - Affirmation — JazzTrail | Album Reviews Arild Andersen Group's 2022 release, , stands as