Intricate jazz from composer and vocalist Tobias Lindstad with an ensemble that includes some of Norway's best known jazz musicians; Jacob Young, yvind Brkke, Mathilde Grooss Viddal, Gunnar Halle, and others.

On this his Losen Records debut, 'Kismet' features a programme orginal compositions, including a three-part suite in homage to the late trumpeter, Kenny Wheeler.

Tobias is well versed in literature, poetry, philosophy and mysteries of the universe, subjects he takes as insperation for his compositions. His work is also without boudaries, be it classical music, chamber music, cool jazz, free improvisation, avant-garde rock or subtle pop melodies. All are part of his rich musical vocabulary.

The enseble:

Jacob Young: guitar

yvind Brkke: trombone

Mathilde Grooss Viddal: clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax and double bass clarinet

Brge-Are Halvorsen: flute

Gunnar Halle: trumpet

Adrian Myhr: upright bass

Andreas Wildhagen: drums

Tobias Lindstad: vocal

Hvard Enge: piano