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Jakob Sorensen: Nomad

By Nick Davies
April 18, 2017
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Scandinavian jazz has always found its strength in its musicians like

Jakob Bro

guitar
b.1978

" data-original-title="" title="">Jakob Bro, who is a guitarist and has worked with such names as

Bill Frisell

guitar, electric
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">Bill Frisell but is also band leader in his own right; as well as double bassist

Jasper Hoiby

bass, acoustic

" data-original-title="" title="">Jasper Hoiby, who leads the critically acclaimed band

Phronesis

band / ensemble / orchestra

" data-original-title="" title="">Phronesis while being an in demand sideman. Young trumpeter

" data-original-title="" title="">Jakob S?rensen is continuing that tradition, not only as strong player but also as a good composer. The album Nomad is his second project as a solo performer, following Bagland and is a four track offering which may seem a little light in terms of music however it is a vinyl release and, in this format, less works well.

Nomad sees Sorensen reunited with

Alex Jønsson

guitar
b.1985

" data-original-title="" title="">Alex J?nsson on guitar, Mathias Jaeger on piano and Frederik Sakham on bass; the only new addition being

Andreas Skamby

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Andreas Skamby on drums. The tightness of the band is clearly evident throughout, from Jaegar's driving piano beat complimented by Sorenson's trumpet on the opening track "Eick," to Sakham's commanding bass playing on "Nomad." Every song reveals the pureness of Sorenson's playing supplemented by each member of the band, with no one musician dominating. The musicality of each is first class and shows how mature Sorenson is in his playing as, with each track, his sound gets better and better, employing different techniques to enhance the music.

Sorensen's mastery of composition is revealed: every song sounds so simple, yet sophisticated, like a game of chess. He utilizes the entire band's full potential. If a comparison is to be made, then it would be with

Chet Baker

trumpet and vocals
1929 - 1988

" data-original-title="" title="">Chet Baker but Sorensen has a style in his own right and he his keen to emphasize this here. With this release, Sorenson is fast becoming the master of Nordic Ambient Jazz.

If Bagland introduced Sorensen to the world then Nomad reinforces his standing as the new bright star of this form in the world of jazz. His exceptionally strong, cohesive band is fully committed to Sorenson's vision and therefore able to contribute to his particular, unique style with ease and great success.

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Track Listing

Eick; Nomad; Brave Men; The Mountain That Disappeared.

Personnel

Jakob S?rensen

trumpet

Jakob Sorenson: trumpet; Alex J?nsson: guitar; Mathias Jaeger: piano; Frederik Sakham: bass; Andreas Skamby: drums.

Album information

Title: NOMAD | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Jaeger Community

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