A/B (2014)
Released worldwide on Hubro May 2nd, 2014. As the title of the trio’s fourth album indicates, it is divided into two parts. The album is built up with the classic LP structure of an A side and a B side, with a long piece, 18:16 minutes, filling the entire A side. Taking his point of departure in improvisations recorded by the trio, trumpeter and composer Stian Omenås has composed and arranged music for wind quintet, that has been layered on top of the original improvisation. Musicians featured are Fredrik Ljungkvist (Atomic) on clarinet, Erik Johannessen (Jaga Jazzist) on trombone, Hanne L. Rekdal on bassoon, Sofya Dudaeva on flute and Mattias Wallin on tenor horn.
On the B-side we once again hear 1982 in the form of a trio, with several new timbres that expand the 1982 universe, including prepared piano and singing.
Listen + background and reviews right here.
On the B-side we once again hear 1982 in the form of a trio, with several new timbres that expand the 1982 universe, including prepared piano and singing.
Listen + background and reviews right here.
1982 + BJ COLE (2012)
Released on Hubro. Featuring the very great UK pedal steel artist BJ Cole, whose resumé counts Elton John, Björk, Sting, Depeche Mode and countless others. Even the Hanson Brothers.
Available as LP, CD or download.
Listen to a preview here.
Voted one of the best albums of 2012 by Dagens Næringsliv and NRK Lydverket!
"True originality." AFTENPOSTEN
"1982's best album yet." ALLABOUTJAZZ
Available as LP, CD or download.
Listen to a preview here.
Voted one of the best albums of 2012 by Dagens Næringsliv and NRK Lydverket!
"True originality." AFTENPOSTEN
"1982's best album yet." ALLABOUTJAZZ
BOTTLEMAIL (2012)
Distributed at sea in 2012. 15 bottles contains USB-stick with unique music only to be found in these bottles. Included is also a numbered letter stating the date and location the bottle left shore.
Distributed from Bergen, Berlin, Cape Town, Beirut, New York, San Fransisco, Ålesund, Bilbao, Stockholm, Melbourne, Reykjavik and Istanbul.
Read the full story under "Bottlemail Project."
Distributed from Bergen, Berlin, Cape Town, Beirut, New York, San Fransisco, Ålesund, Bilbao, Stockholm, Melbourne, Reykjavik and Istanbul.
Read the full story under "Bottlemail Project."
PINTURA (2011)
Released on Hubro Music. Available as LP, CD and download.
"Astonishingly resourceful sound-painting for such a small group." THE GUARDIAN
"Ranking as one of my favourite albums this year. Highly Recommended." JAZZWRAP
"En sällsam skönhet." DAGENS NYHETER (SWEDEN)
"That 1982 hold such explorations so closely together is a significant achievement." CYCLIC DEFROST (AUSTRALIA)
"Med få fakter (som de nøkterne låttitlene også indikerer) skaper orgel, trommer og fiolin stor, skjør magi. Hør også dronete, Velvet Underground-anno-John Cale-aktige “02:18″, og fortell meg hvilken sjanger dette er nå igjen." NRK LYDVERKET
"Astonishingly resourceful sound-painting for such a small group." THE GUARDIAN
"Ranking as one of my favourite albums this year. Highly Recommended." JAZZWRAP
"En sällsam skönhet." DAGENS NYHETER (SWEDEN)
"That 1982 hold such explorations so closely together is a significant achievement." CYCLIC DEFROST (AUSTRALIA)
"Med få fakter (som de nøkterne låttitlene også indikerer) skaper orgel, trommer og fiolin stor, skjør magi. Hør også dronete, Velvet Underground-anno-John Cale-aktige “02:18″, og fortell meg hvilken sjanger dette er nå igjen." NRK LYDVERKET
1982 (2009)
Released on NORCD. Available as LP and download.
"A thoroughly compelling debut from a singularly unique combination of acoustic instruments."
ALL ABOUT JAZZ
"The... emotional depth that can be found in the music... means you can hear it many times, without it ever sounding the same. A very good album. 4/5." ORKESTERJOURNALEN
"Apeland is a discovery on the harmonium, and work almost as glue, mixing rhythmic punches together alongside Skarbø's drums, not to mention some beautiful sound colours that blend with Økland's fiddles… A record worth checking out. 5/6." BERGENS TIDENDE
"A thoroughly compelling debut from a singularly unique combination of acoustic instruments."
ALL ABOUT JAZZ
"The... emotional depth that can be found in the music... means you can hear it many times, without it ever sounding the same. A very good album. 4/5." ORKESTERJOURNALEN
"Apeland is a discovery on the harmonium, and work almost as glue, mixing rhythmic punches together alongside Skarbø's drums, not to mention some beautiful sound colours that blend with Økland's fiddles… A record worth checking out. 5/6." BERGENS TIDENDE