KNUT REIERSRUD | ALE MÖLLER | ERIC BIBB | ALY BAIN | FRASER FIFIELD | TUVA SYVERTSEN | OLLE LINDER — Celtic Roots (2016) Serie : Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic — VI (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

An exploration of the traces left by Celtic music on its journey from European music into jazz. In "Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic," curated by the Norwegian guitarist Knut Reiersrud, an illustrious group of exceptional musicians embarked on these musical paths. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Opening    2:27
2    Mole In The Ground    4:30
3    Hymn And Sword Dances    5:16
4    Willie Murray's Reel    5:57
5    Lament For The Children / Den Første Gang    10:05
6    Buck Ride    5:02
7    In The Pines    4:49
8    On The Big Sea    6:46
9    Shetland Medley    4:59
10    Two Sisters    8:22
11    St. James Infirmary    5:56
12    Right On Time    5:52
Credits :
Knut Reiersrud - Guitars, Weissenborn lap steel & Harmonica
Ale Möller - Mandola, Trumpet, Shawm (“skalmeja”), Overtone flutes, Hammered dulcimer & Harmonium
Fraser Fifield - Soprano Sax, Low Whistle & Scottish border pipes
Tuva Syvertsen - Vocals, Hardanger fiddle & Harmonium
Aly Bain - Fiddle
Eric Bibb - Vocals & Guitar
Olle Linder - Percussion & Double Bass

IN THE COUNTRY | SOLVEIG SLETTAHJELL | BUGGE WESSELTOF | KNUT REIERSRUD — Norwegian Woods (2014) Serie : Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic — II | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

It was another one of those evenings of magical moments that the "Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic" series curated by Siggi Loch is so sure to generate. Knut Reiersrud, Solveig Slettahjell, Bugge Wesseltoft, Morten Qvenild and his trio In The Country demonstrate, as if under a burning glass, the reasons for the almost uncanny success of Norwegian jazz: a return to its own roots, i.e. Norwegian folk music and classical music. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Ingen Vinner Frem Til Den Evige Ro 8:42
– Traditional
Arranged By – K. Reiersrud, M. Qvenild
2    Can I Come Home Now 7:14
Composed By – Morten Qvenild
3    Have A Little Faith In Me 7:06
Composed By – John Hiatt
4    Chicken Feathers 6:34
Composed By – Steve Kuhn
5    Jargo 3:35
Composed By – Knut Reiersrud
6    Sæterjentens Søndag 8:35
Composed By – B. Wesseltoft, K. Reiersrud
Composed By [Based On] – Ole Bull
7    Ned I Vester Soli Glader 3:57
 – Traditional
8    Take It With Me 8:30
Composed By – Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits
9    Nobody's Fault But Mine 7:44
– Traditional
Arranged By – M. Qvenild, S. Slettahjell
Credits :
Solveig Slettahjell - Vocals
Bugge Wesseltoft - Piano & Synths (except 2 & 5)
Knut Reiersrud - Guitars & Harmonica
In The Country :
Morten Qvenild - Piano & Synths (except 4 - 6)
Roger Arntzen - Bass
Pål Hausken - Drums

MIGHTY SAM McCLAIN & KNUT REIERSRUD — Tears Of The World (2015) FLAC (tracks), lossless

The Norwegians also have the blues: on "Tears Of The World," guitarist Knut Reiersrud and his band collaborate with 72-year-old Southern singer Mighty Sam McClain, delving into the original music of the deep South of the USA. This album impressively demonstrates that energetic R&B, soul, and blues know no boundaries of origin. Mighty Sam McClain passed away on June 16, 2015. "Tears Of The World" became his final recording and a testament to his legacy. The blues and soul world mourns the loss of a great artist. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Tears Of The World 2:52
Written-By – Willie Hale
2    Please Mr. Foreman 2:41
Written-By – John Lee Carter
3    Jewels 4:22
Written-By – Erik Hillestad, Knut Reiersrud
4    Living In The Key Of G 3:23
Written-By – Jeff Wasserman, Knut Reiersrud
5    Que Sera, Sera 4:39
Written-By – Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
6    Friends 5:18
Written-By – Sam McClain, Pat Herlehy
7    Too Proud 5:12
Written-By – Carlene Carter
8    Apples [Don't Fall Far From The Tree] 4:39
Written-By – Jeff Wasserman, Knut Reiersrud
9    I Wish I Had A Girl Like You 3:00
Written-By – Willie Hale
10    Somebody Help Me 3:38
Written-By – George Papageorge, Sam McClain
11    Things Ain't What They Used To Be 3:46
Written-By – George Papageorge, Sam McClain
12    Promised Land 5:43
Written-By – Jeff Wasserman, Knut Reiersrud
Credits :
Mighty Sam McClain - Vocals
Knut Reiersrud - Guitar, Harmonica, Piano (2,8) & Vocals (5)
Bjørn Holm - Guitar
David Wallumrød - Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer, Piano & Prophet 5
Nikolai Hængsle Eilertsen - Bass
Andreas Bye - Drums
Håkon Kornstad - Saxes & Flute
Martin Horntveth - Timpani & Tubular bells + Strings