Certainty of Tides

[Jan] Bang brings a depth and spaciousness to the orchestra that offers an almost Mahler-like dynamic range. — Jazzwise, December 2023/January 2024

Release Date: 20th Oct 2023
Catalogue No: 5053892167
Label: Modern Recordings

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3rd November 2023

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Recording of the Week, Nils Petter Molvær & Norwegian Radio Orchestra - Certainty of Tides

3rd November 2023

The oracle of Nordic jazz reimagines several of his previous compositions in a new light with the immense support of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Nils Petter Molvaer, the visionary Norwegian trumpeter, composer, and producer, is set to release his latest opus, “Certainty of Tides,” on October 6th via Modern Recordings. Known for his fearless exploration of musical realms, Molvaer has consistently defied convention since his groundbreaking debut, “Khmer,” in 1997. Merging Northern European sensibilities with Southeast Asian influences, Molvaer’s sonic journeys have garnered critical acclaim and earned him four Norwegian Grammys.

“Certainty of Tides” represents a bold evolution in Molvaer’s musical language. In this venture, his ethereal trumpet entwines with the power and intensity of a symphonic orchestra. Six of Molvaer’s seminal compositions were meticulously reimagined by Norwegian arrangers and composers, resulting in a collection that breathes new life into his trailblazing works. With the orchestral backing, Molvaer’s pieces acquire a fresh, contemporary edge, defying classical norms.

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December 2023/January 2024

[Jan] Bang brings a depth and spaciousness to the orchestra that offers an almost Mahler-like dynamic range.

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