André Roligheten 5

Scandinavian All-Star Ensemble | Oslo Jazz 2024

André Roligheten is known for his strong presence in a variety of collaborations ranging from Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity, Team Hegdal, Friends & Neighbors, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Susanne Sundfør, to his own release Roligheten - Homegrown from 2017. Right at the end of 2023, the album Marbles was also released, featuring compositions that facilitate bold improvisation.

Here, Roligheten brings forth a highly personal expression in his warm saxophone tones, engaging in fluid dialogue with a top-notch team of Scandinavian elite musicians. Each one adds an unparalleled depth and substance to the musical universe; Strøm's rigorous double bass, Ståhl's daring vibraphone, Nilssen's elastic drums, and Lindström's poignant pedal steel. A collective process that leads to a dreamy sonic landscape by a quintet that plays with intense vigor.

Imagine Sonny Rollins and Egberto Gismonti meeting on the beach at a yoga retreat in Hawaii and deciding to make an album together. Or something along those lines. This delightful sound will be brought to Herr Nilsen, where things are sure to heat up!

André Roligheten – saxophone, Johan Lindström - pedal steel, guitar, Mattias Ståhl – vibraphone, Jon Rune Strøm – bass, Gard Nilssen - drums

Concert starts 20.00

Doors 19.00

Photo: Henning Svoren