GEIR LYSNE LISTENING ENSEMBLE — Boahjenasti - The North Star (2006) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

"Insistent, undeniable, a unique Nordic winter fairytale" (FONOFORUM)
German record critics' annual award 2006 ACT
Tracklist :
1    Old/New House 14:41
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Terje Isungset, Tore Brunborg
2    The Zoo Ballet 9:08
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Christian Jaksjø, Marius Haltli, Morten Halle
3    Nor Id Suite Part I 12:10
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Ketil Einarsen, Terje Isungset, Tore Brunborg
4    Nor Id Suite Part II 9:30
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Hallgrim Bratberg, Klaus Holm
5    Nor Id Suite Part III 5:59
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Jørn Øien, Morten Halle
6    GeirG 2:53
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Ole Jørn Myklebust, Terje Isungset
7    Boahjenásti - The North Star 6:02
Composed By – Johan Sara
Arranged By – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Hallgrim Bratberg
8    Kaa 11:02
Composed By, Conductor – Geir Lysne
Soloist – Jørn Øien, Klaus Holm, Terje Isungset
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Jan Olav Renvåg
Alto Flute, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Ketil Einarsen
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Klaus Holm
Artwork – Martin Noël
Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Bernhard Seland
Bass Trombone – Anders Wiborg
Drums – Knut Aalefjær
Guitar – Hallgrim Bratberg
Keyboards – Jørn Øien
Percussion, Vocals, Jew's Harp – Terje Isungset
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Morten Halle
Tenor Saxophone, Accordion – Fredrik Ø. Jensen
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Tore Brunborg
Trombone – Christian Jaksjø, Helge Sunde, Jørgen Gjerde
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Frank Brodahl, Marius Haltli, Ole Jørn Myklebust
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Eckhard Baur
Vocals [Yoik] – Johan Sara (tracks: 7)

MANU KATCHÉ — Live in Concert (2014) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Manu Katché is one of the greatest and most recognisable stylists on drums. Because of his special touch and his unmistakable mixture of elegance and power, he sits at the drums for world stars from pop and jazz. On "Live in Concert", recorded at the New Morning in Paris, he now presents an impressive cross-section of his compositions and at the same time celebrates his ACT debut. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Pieces Of Emotion    6:18
Composed By – Manu Katché
2    Shine And Blue    5:12
Composed By – Manu Katché
3    Song For Her    7:44
Composed By – Manu Katché
4    Loving You    2:48
Composed By – Manu Katché
5    Clubbing    9:45
Composed By – Manu Katché
6    Springtime Dancing    5:17
Composed By – Manu Katché
7    Walking By Your Side    6:54
Composed By – Manu Katché
8    Beats And Bounce    7:55
Composed By – Manu Katché
9    Drum Solo    4:56
Composed By – Manu Katché
10    Snapshot    9:03
Composed By – Manu Katché
Credits:
Artwork [Cover Art] – Katharina Grosse
Drums,  Producer – Manu Katché
Piano, Electric Organ [Hammond B3] – Jim "James" Watson
Saxophone [Saxophones], Synth [Synth Bass] – Tore Brunborg
Trumpet – Luca Aquino

TORE BRUNBORG — Snow Slow (2015) FLAC (tracks), lossless

The play with proximity and distance, relaxation and intensification, surrealism and truth, sounds, and moods characterizes "Slow Snow." The album tells of the calm and contemplation before the storm, which can, however, culminate ecstatically in the next moment. A warm lyricism develops deep from the soul of the pieces. With "Slow Snow," Brunborg has achieved an impressively soulful ACT debut that also showcases him as a great pianist. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Shelter    5:08
2    Tune In    5:48
3    History    6:18
4    Tree Strong, Tall Swaying, Swinging, Sighing    5:45
5    Now's The Time    2:10
6    Wherever You Go    4:06
7    Lost And Found    3:19
8    Liquefied    6:47
9    Slow Snow    3:50
10    Light A Fire Fight A Liar    4:34
Credits :
Artwork [Cover Art] – Olafur Eliasson
Double Bass – Steinar Raknes
Drums, Electronics – Per Oddvar Johansen
Guitar [Guitars], Electronics – Eivind Aarset
Composed By, Producer, Tenor Saxophone, Piano – Tore Brunborg

VIKTORIA TOLSTOY — Pictures Of Me (2006) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"Her name stands for the finest vocal jazz, and the new album lives up to what Viktoria Tolstoy promises." (CONCERTO) ACT
Tracklist :
1    Women Of Santiago 3:37
Written-By – Cæcilie Norby, Lars Danielsson
2    Have A Good Time 3:43
Written-By – Paul Simon
3    South 4:18
Written-By – Jacob Karlzon, Per Holknekt
4    Te Amo Corazón 3:52
Written-By – Prince
5    Two Sails 3:25
Written-By – Cæcilie Norby, Lars Danielsson
6    Kiss That Frog 3:32
Written-By – Peter Gabriel
7    Absentee 4:21
Written-By – Jacob Karlzon, Per Holknekt
8    Strollin' 3:38
Written-By – Prince
9    Don't Make Me Wait 4:33
Written-By – Seal
10    Can't Help It 4:25
Written-By – Stevie Wonder, Susaye Greene
11    Green Little Butterfly 3:33
Written-By – Cæcilie Norby, Lars Danielsson
12    The Way Young Lovers Do 3:14
Written-By – Van Morrison
13    Old And Wise 3:34
Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Hans Andersson
Arranged By – Jacob Karlzon, Lars Danielsson, Wolfgang Käfer
Cello – Lars Danielsson (tracks: 4 to 6)
Drums, Percussion – Peter Danemo
Flute – Tore Brunborg (tracks: 5)
Percussion – Xavier Desandre Navarre (tracks: 2, 10)
Piano, Keyboards – Jacob Karlzon
Saxophone – Tore Brunborg (tracks: 1, 5)
Vocals – Viktoria Tolstoy

MANU KATCHÉ - Touchstone for Manu (2014) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A specially-price limited edition compilation of the best of Manu Katché on ECM. Here the French drummer is joined in performances of his tunes by an outstanding cast of soloists including Jan Garbarek, Tomasz Stanko, Nils Petter Molvӕr, Trygve Seim, Mathias Eick, Marcin Wasilewski, Tore Brunborg, and Jacob Young. Recorded 2004 -2012 in Oslo, New York and Pernes-les-Fontaines, and drawn from his widely acclaimed albums “Neighbourhood”, “Playground”, “Third Round” and “Manu Katché”. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Song For Her 6'31
(Manu Katché)
2    Number One 6'13
(Manu Katché)
3    Take Off And Land 4'02
(Manu Katché)
4    So Groovy 5'52
(Manu Katché)
5    Morning Joy 5'29
(Manu Katché)
6    Keep On Trippin' 5'32
(Manu Katché)
7    Senses 4'12
(Manu Katché)
8    Swing Piece 4'50
(Manu Katché)
9    Running After Years 6'16
(Manu Katché)
10    Slowing The Tides 5'35
(Manu Katché)
11    Bliss 4'20
(Manu Katché)
Credits :
Manu Katché - Drums
Jan Garbarek - Tenor Saxophone
Tomasz Stanko - Trumpet
Marcin Wasilewski - Piano
Slawomir Kurkiewicz - Double Bass
Trygve Seim - Tenor Saxophone
Mathias Eick - Trumpet
Jacob Young - Guitar
Pino Palladino - Bass
Jason Rebello - Piano
Jim Watson - Piano, Hammond B3 Organ
Tore Brunborg - Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone
Nils Petter Molvaer - Trumpet, Loops    

MANU KATCHÉ - Third Round (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Intensified commitment to the French-African drummer’s programme of “beautifully mutated grooves and jazzy themes” (to quote The Guardian) distinguishes Manu Katché’s third ECM album. Inside an all-new line-up, bassist Pino Palladino nonchalantly reinforces the groove element – he and Katché have much shared history as sessioneers – and helps the pulses of Manu’s tunes to dance. Pianist Rebello has both delicacy of touch and energy to burn, and saxophonist Brunborg, currently playing at a peak, solos passionately on Katché’s melodies. Guest guitarist Jacob Young shades and colours a handful of pieces, while Kami Lyle adds innocent vocals to “Stay With You”. Recorded in the South of France in December 2009 and issued on the eve of a major European tour, “Third Round” is poised to be one of the season’s jazz hits. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Swing Piece 4'54
(Manu Katché)
2    Keep On Trippin' 5'34
(Manu Katché)
3    Senses 4'13
(Manu Katché)
4    Being Ben 4'22
(Manu Katché)
5    Une larme dans ton sourire 2'26
(Manu Katché)
6    Springtime Dancing 4'10
(Manu Katché)
7    Out Take Number 9 2'08
(Manu Katché)
8    Shine And Blue 4'53
(Manu Katché)
9    Stay With You 4'30
(Manu Katché)
10    Flower Skin 4'23
(Manu Katché)
11    Urban Shadow 2'58
(Manu Katché)
Credits :
Manu Katché - Drums
Tore Brunborg - Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Jason Rebello - Piano, Fender Rhodes
Pino Palladino - Bass
Jacob Young - Guitars
Kami Lyle - Vocal, Trumpet

MANU KATCHÉ - Manu Katché (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Eponymously-titled album from Manu Katché. On his fourth ECM disc, Manu’s unique drumming sets the scene and direction, with compositions and arrangements radiating outward from its rhythm-patterns. His strongly propulsive yet relaxed groove is unlike any other drummer’s, and it lifts up the soloists. Personnel in the ever-changing Katché band currently includes Norwegians Nils Pettter Molvær and Tore Brunborg, first heard together on ECM in the band Masqualero in the 1980s: they still play most attractively together. British keyboardist Jim Watson also makes a strong showing with minimalistically-insistent as well as lyrical piano and thick, swirling organ. Recorded March 2012 in the South of France, and issued on the eve of a major European tour. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Running After Years 6'23
(Manu Katché)
2    Bliss 4'22
(Manu Katché)
3    Loving You 4'38
(Manu Katché)
4    Walking By Your Side 5'31
(Manu Katché)
5    Imprint 5'19
(Manu Katché)
6    Short Ride 4'05
(Manu Katché)
7    Beats & Bounce 8'28
(Manu Katché)
8    Slowing The Tides 5'36
(Manu Katché)
9    Loose 5'28
(Manu Katché)
10    Dusk On Carnon 2'20
(Manu Katché)
Credits :
Manu Katché - Drums
Nils Petter Molvaer - Trumpet, Loops
Tore Brunborg - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Jim Watson - Piano, Hammond B3 Organ

MATHIAS EICK - Skala (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Mathias Eick’s intensely melodic trumpet occupies the centre-stage in this album of self-penned tunes which will appeal to an audience beyond “jazz”. Against the powerful backdrops offered by his sleek, modern band, driven by two drummers, he delivers richly lyrical soliloquies. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Skala 6'14
(Mathias Eick)
2    Edinburgh 5'04
(Mathias Eick)
3    June 4'14
(Mathias Eick)
4    Oslo 5'27
(Mathias Eick)
5    Joni 5'52
(Mathias Eick)
6    Biermann 6'07
(Mathias Eick)
7    Day After 4'52
(Mathias Eick)
8    Epilogue 3'20
(Mathias Eick)
Credits :
Mathias Eick - Trumpet, Vibraphone, Electric Guitar, Upright Bass
Audun Erlien - Electric Bass
Andreas Ulvo - Piano
Torstein Lofthus - Drums
Tore Brunborg - Tenor Saxophone
Gard Nilssen - Drums
Morten Qvenild - Keyboards
Sidsel Walstad - Harp

JON BALKE - Magnetic Works : 1993-2001 (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This 2-CD anthology, assembled by Jon Balke, contains music from a trilogy of albums made in the period 1993 to 2001 by the Magnetic North Orchestra, drawing upon the same core of musicians, with Audun Kleive and Anders Jormin as the ensemble’s pulsating engine and Morten Halle, Per Jørgensen and, later, Arve Henriksen as the leading melodic improvising players. The integration of string players was a key element of the music, and the MNO worked with a high profiled line of musicians. Balke: “My agenda after leaving Oslo 13 was to work my way around the overwhelming big band sound as the defining characteristic of a large improvising ensemble. Inspired by Gil Evans, Claus Ogerman and Oum Khalsoum, I saw the possibility of blending my favourite musicians into a sound that could wrap itself around my compositional ideas.” The compilation includes music from Magnetic North’s ECM albums “Further” (1517) and “Kyanos” (1822) albums as well as nine tracks from the album “Solarized”, previously issued by Emarcy and long out-of-print. ecm
Tracklist 1 :
1    Departure    0:53
2    Changing Song    5:21
3    Flying Thing    4:56
4    Horizontal Song    4:56
5    Moving Carpet    5:19
6    Taraf    6:18
7    Shaded Place    4:38
8    Present Position    5:36
9    Solarized    6:40
10    Dark And Slow    5:34
11    In Degrees    1:31
Tracklist 2 :
1    Curve    7:51
2    Circular    4:04
3    Vertical    1:31
4    Encoded    3:44
5    Elusive Song    3:52
6    In Vitro    4:12
7    Plica    2:49
8    Zygotos    4:34
9    Karyon    3:04
10    Mutatio    4:53
11    Katabolic    5:04
12    Kyanos    3:44
All Credits

ARILD ANDERSEN - Hyperborean (1997) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Arild Andersen's Hyperborean is based on an Ancient Greek legend: according to the myth, the Hyperboreans lived beyond the north winds, where the sun god Apollo presided. Andersen has created an impressive song cycle that draws from contemporary instrumental, European jazz, jazz-rock and the distinctive ECM production sound. Andersen's playing is typically tasteful and the compositions are unpredictable and evocative, making Hyperborean another worthy addition to his catalog. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Tracklist :
1     Patch of Light, No. 1 2:05
Arild Andersen
2     Hyperborean 5:15
Arild Andersen
3     Patch of Light, No. 2 2:01
Arild Andersen
4     Duke Vinaccia 4:19
Arild Andersen
5     Infinite Distance 5:43
Arild Andersen
6     Vanishing Waltz 1:49
Arild Andersen
7     The Island 6:42
Arild Andersen
8     Invisible Sideman 4:43
Arild Andersen
9     Rambler 3:21
Arild Andersen
10     Dragon Dance 5:36
Arild Andersen
11     Stillness 4:11
Arild Andersen
12     Too Late for a Picture 1:29
Arild Andersen
Credits :
Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Kenneth Knudsen (faixas: 4)
Cello – Morten Hannisdal
Double Bass, Composed By – Arild Andersen
Drums, Percussion – Paolo Vinaccia
Ensemble [String Quartet] – Cikada String Quartet
Keyboards – Kenneth Knudsen
Producer – Manfred Eicher
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Tore Brunborg
Tenor Saxophone – Bendik Hofseth
Viola – Marek Konstantynowicz
Violin – Henrik Hannisdal, Odd Hannisdal 

YELENA ECKEMOFF QUARTET - Everblue (2015) FLAC (tracks), lossless

TORD GUSTAVSEN QUARTET – The Well (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On his earlier ECM trio albums, pianist Tord Gustavsen composed in a very spacious and songlike manner that reflected his previous work touring with vocalists. On 2010's Restored, Returned, he experimented with this approach by adding Kristin Asbjørnsen's voice and Tore Brunborg's saxophones to the mix, and showcased his compositions in everything from duo to quintet settings. On The Well, Gustavsen brings back Brunborg on tenor, as well as the rhythm section, bassist Mats Eilertsen, and drummer Jarle Vespestad. The songlike lyricism that has become his signature is underscored on The Well, but opens onto a wider harmonic field held in dynamic check. The album opens with "Prelude," a trio piece, where Gustavsen explores, in haunting minor-key formations, a lyric frame that is as intricate as it is warm and soulful. On "Suite," Gustavsen introduces the tune solo, with a simplicity and lyricism that are deepened when Eilertsen enters playing arco. When the rest of the band joins in, these melodic dimensions become expansive: tones, colors, textures, and dynamics shift incrementally. The trio piece "Circling" is one of the album's centerpieces, literally and figuratively. Its slow, reverential, gospel-like melody shuffles along with Vespestad's brushes and the stately pace of Eilertsen's bass. Gustavsen pointilistically moves around his lithe, graceful, harmonic sketch, playing at its edges and moving inside, exploring the elements he finds there. The title cut, the other pillar of this album, commences with a mysterious, nearly floating lyric figure stated on piano and answered by Brunborg's warm, welcoming tenor before it enters the realm of something approaching drift. That said, the focus on melody is quietly intense, even as the track becomes more abstract toward the middle; bass, piano, and saxophone all trade fours in rotation, answering and questioning further. Brunborg even moves toward blues in his solo. Playing quietly does require tremendous energy and discipline, and often runs counter to the improviser's instincts. On "Communion [Var]," Gustavsen plays almost the entire piece in p and pp. Brunborg's tenor speaks in halting tones that carry a skeletal yet nearly hummable melody accented by occasional entrances by Eilertsen's arco bass. Ultimately, The Well ends at "Inside," where virtually everything that has been previously explored is given (slightly) freer rein, exhibited by the minute-long bowed solo by Eilertsen that introduces the tune. Brunborg's economy on tenor is remarkable; rich and full, he doesn't need to "blow" because he can make it sing. On The Well, Gustavsen has taken his lyric approach to jazz and pushed it into more open and abstract terrain, which is more haunting and mysterious than anything on his previous offerings, yet refrains from ponderousness due to its remarkable restraint and symmetry. 
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