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Erland Dahlen: Raccoons

Read "Raccoons" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


In the ever-expansive landscape of contemporary music, where genres seamlessly merge and boundaries dissolve, Erland Dahlen stands out as a nouveau explorer. His fifth release serves as a testament to the Norwegian musician's exceptional artistry and his fearless foray into uncharted musical territories. Dahlen's collaborative efforts have spanned across the Norwegian and international music scenes, featuring notable partnerships with artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Arve Henriksen, and Eivind Aarset, among others. His drumming style is renowned for ...

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Eivind Aarset: Phantasmagoria, or a Different Kind of Journey

Read "Phantasmagoria, or a Different Kind of Journey" reviewed by Mario Calvitti


Dopo aver collaborato negli ultimi anni come creatore di alchimie sonore per vari progetti musicali in compagnia di musicisti come Jan Bang, Arve Henriksen, Sly & Robbie, Michele Rabbia, Bendik Hoffset e altri, ritroviamo il chitarrista norvegese Eivind Aarset alla guida di un proprio quartetto con il quale ha pubblicato qualche mese fa questo Phantasmagoria. Al proprio fianco Aarset ha richiamato il bassista Audun Erlien e i due batteristi Erland Dahlen e Wetle Holte, già insieme a lui nella Sonic ...

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Erland Dahlen: Rolling Bombers and Blossom Bells

Read "Erland Dahlen: Rolling Bombers and Blossom Bells" reviewed by Adriana Carcu


The drummer, percussionist and composer Erland Dahlen is one of the most proficient musicians of the Nordic jazz community. His collaborations with top ranking musicians, such as Nils Petter Molvaer, Stian Westerhus, Eivind Aarset and Jan Bang, as well as his solo projects, have an unmistakable rhythmic signature owing to his singular instrumental voice. The natural roundness and the musicality of his drums as well as the spatiality of the cymbals and bells create an inspiring rhythmical halo. ...

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Erland Dahlen: Rolling Bomber

Read "Rolling Bomber" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Norwegian drummer Erland Dahlen's solo debut proffers several areas of interest, as he uses a 1940s Rollingbomber Slingerland drum kit (presumably using new heads) and overlays an array of small percussion and string instruments, electronics and other implements to craft a striking electro-organic expedition. However, the program intimates an inside view of a drummer exploiting his toys to remodel paths previously taken. “Monkey" tenders an all-inclusive display of Dahlen's methodology. He gets matters off to a rapid pace ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Raccoons

Is It Jazz?
2023

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Phantasmagoria, or a...

Jazzland Recordings
2021

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Rolling Bomber

Hubro Music
2012

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