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Håkon Berre

Norwegian drummer. Former student of drummers such as Per Oddvar Johansen, Martin Andersen and Stefan Pasborg. Has also studied Max/MSP with Jakob Riis. Lives in Copenhagen where he is mainly focusing on the avantgarde scene, working on incorporating realtime electronics into free improvisation. Has worked with artists such as John Pelosi, Petter Wettre, Ole Staveteig, Simon-Spang Hanssen, Stephan Meinberg, Paul Brosseau, Peter Brötzmann, Wu Wei, Marc Bernstein, Martin Schack, Thommy Andersson, Niels Præstholm, Bob Rockwell, Jonas Westergaard and Jeppe Skovbakke. Håkon has released 6 CD’s on the danish/norwegian record label “Barefoot Records” (www.barefoot-records.com), where he also is one of the co-founders and contributes as a graphic designer.

Gear

Gretch drums Yamaha drums Ludwig snare Zildjian/Paiste cymbals


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New Release from Danish Improv-Trio Angel

New Release from Danish Improv-Trio Angel

Source: Michael Ricci

Listening to the music of Danish/Norwegian Angel, one is challenged with the task of defining the music within any given style. Combining the uncompromising and investigative approach of free improvisation with the energy, physicality and sheer loudness of metal in a more or less acoustic context, Angel is uncovering new territory in improvised music. From subtle pointillism and sonic manipulations to head-on massacre, Angel plays exciting music with a strong sense of purpose, pushing the limit of each instrument. The ...

"...the interplay between these three musicians is nothing less than excellent, and the best way to describe it, is by the word telepathic. This trio only knows one way; and that is the way ahead..." -Henrik Kaldahl, Jazznet on Trio CrEePy : Adventurous Instrumental Music (bfrec003)
Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Copenhagen

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Angel

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