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 | | (tu:ba) Live Marie Roggen/Lars Andreas HaugThe debut of a very unusual duo: Live Marie on vocals and Lars Andreas on tuba. The exceptional talents of these musicians was first heard on various jazzfestivals in 1995. The music: mostly originals but also some very beatiful renditions of t |
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CLCD 46 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | ...the rest is rumours Pål ThowsenAfter ten years - the comeback album of one of Europe's greatest drummers. Featuring Jon Eberson on guitars, Steinar S. Nickelsen on organ and vocalist Sidsel Endresen. |
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CLCD 73 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | 2 Halle/Eberson/Sletten/KjellemyrImprovised electric jazz by four strong individuals. |
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CLCD 03 | 1992 | listen and buy  |
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 | | 4G (Frode Alnæs/Knut Værnes/Knut Reiersrud/Bjørn Klakegg) Knut VærnesFour guitarists unites for a truly innovative guitar album. Blues, ballads, funky grooves and sounds. NO DRUMS and synths on this one. |
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CLCD 52 | 2000 | listen and buy  |
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 | | 8:97 Knut VærnesNew York meets Oslo on a critically acclaimed recording. Cool original jazz tunes virtuosly played.
Featuring US drummer Danny Gottlieb and bassist Frode Berg |
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CLCD 40 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | A day with no plans at all Bjørn KlakeggThe new release from master quitar-player and inventor Bjorn Klakegg. With Harald Skullerud (perc) and Kare Christoffer Vestrheim (keyb.) |
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CLCD 93 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | A Night in Cassis KNUT VÆRNESAfter 4 years "in absence", the guitarist Knut Vaernes presents his last endeavour. Backed by the world famous Vertavo String Quartet, he interprets compositions wrtitten between 1992 and 2000. All of which having been released on Knut´s earlie |
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CLCD 82 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Above Water Jørn Skogheim2nd release from this virtuoso guitarist. With among others: saxophonists Bendik Hofseth and Trygve Seim. |
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CLCD 99 | 2007 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Admission For Guitars And Basses Knut VærnesDuets with bass-player Terje Gewelt. Melodic jazz for guitar and bass, played on both acoustic and electric instruments. Morstly original compositions. |
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CLCD 01 | 1992 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Alene hjemme SøyrThis celebrates the 25th anniversary as an ensemble and their 3rd release on Curlin Legs. The band has developed into a composers workshop, mixing all kinds of styles, combined with the lyrics of well-known Norwegian poets. |
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CLCD 58 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Alle tre Cutting EdgeNorway's leading jazz and fusion band in the 80s, now available on CD. Cutting Edge's three vinyl albums recorded between 1982 and 1986 in one double CD release. With Norwegian booklet only. |
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CLCD 19 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Andre bilder Vigleik Storaas TrioSecond release from award-winning pianist and composer Vigleik. Further exploring the acoustic landscape of the classic trio format with virtuoso co-musicians Johannes Eick on bass and Per Oddvar Johansen on drums. |
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CLCD 35 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Beat Crazy Per EriksenPer Eriksen with his 3rd rhythmic feast on Curling Legs. Bring your partner and your dancing shoes! |
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CLCD 56 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Beat Repeat Per EriksenDrummer and percussionist Per Eriksen has remixed and edited music from his 3 releases on Curling Legs and made this a rhythmic and melodic feast. With among others bassist Terje Gewelt and trumpet-player Arve Henriksen |
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CLCD 102 | 2007 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Beats and Pieces Per EriksenThis 2nd. CD from Per Eriksen on Curling Legs, gives the term ethnic music a whole new meaning with its influences from all parts of the world. Great composition and great playing. |
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CLCD 34 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Bilder Vigleik Storaas TrioClassic jazz trio of international format playing modern jazz. Inspired by Bill Evans, Keith Jarret, Monk etc. |
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CLCD 18 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Bussene lengter hjem SøyrThoroughly composed jazz with lyrics, sung and read by vocalist and two poets. |
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CLCD 09 | 1994 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Butterfly Radka ToneffA new release with the legendary singer, Radka Toneff. Consisting of recordings made by the Norw. Broadcasting Corp. in 1980, Danis Radio in 1982 and live at the KOngsberg International Jazzfestival in 1977.
Also containing two video |
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CLCD 108 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Canned Second Håkon StormThis is the debut for Håkon Storm as a recording artist under own name. And what a debut! In collaboration with Nils Jansen (sax), Finn Guttormsen (bass) and Jarle Vespestad (drums) - Storm is firing away a splendid, energetic guitar style rare |
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CLCD 87 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Center Of The Beat Per EriksenEthnic rhythms influenced by Weather Report. |
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CLCD 12 | 1994 | listen and buy  |
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 | | City Dust Helèn EriksenSinger, songwriter and saxophoneplayer Helen Eriksen with her 3rd release, this time on Curling Legs. She is backed py piano, bass and drums in this very innovative and creative mix of pop and jazz. |
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CLCD 53 | 2000 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Come Shine Come ShineCD of the year! Singer Live M. roggen excels in this gem of a release. Standards arranged by pianist Erlend Skomsvoll has made it a favourite for both the critics and audience. One of Curling Legs´ bestsellers. A must for any lover of jazz. |
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CLCD 61 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Come Shine with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in concert Come ShineStandards like you have never heard them before. Worldwide favourites in arrangements penned by Erlend Skomsvoll. Come Shine backed by the Norwegian Radio Orchestra delivers one of this years most remarkable albums. |
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CLCD 78 | 2003 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Coming Home Heidi Skjerve QuintetHeidi Skjerve accompanied by her excellent band, with a breath-taking debut. The band plays the compositions of Heidi with passion and excellence. Expect a bright future from this talent. |
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CLCD 96 | 2006 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Crosslands Jan Gunnar HoffJan Gunnar's 3rd solo release and his second on Curling Legs. He mixes all his influnces, from freejazz and fusion to the Nordic way of improviseng into his own style. A |
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CLCD 44 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Dark Glasses/Love Does Funny Things (remix) Ab und ZuSingle release from the album Totally. |
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CLCD 33 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Denne lille pytten er et hav Sverre GjørvadDrummer Sverre Gjorvad with his stunning debut-cd. Featuring singer Live Marie Roggen, bassist Mats Eilertsen, guitarist Nils Olav Johansen as well as sax, tromboe and keyboards, this cd has received great reviews from the Norwegian music press |
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CLCD 68 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Det absolutte nullpunkt NUKUModern jazz. New sounds and colors on the guitar. A broad spectre of ethnic percussion sounds. |
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CLCD 02 | 1992 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Do do that voodoo Come ShineLive Maria Roggen and her fellow musicians have been in Studio La Buisonne in France and recorded their second album, 'Do do that voodoo'. The result is an outstanding follow-up to their fantastic debut album. |
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CLCD 75 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Domestic Songs Solveig SlettahjellThe latest release from the highly acclaimed singer. This time playing the piano herself and assisted by Sjur Miljeteig on trumpet. Slow Motion Quintet participates on 3 songs. |
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CLCD 104 | 2007 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Duplex Ride Sidsel Endresen/Bugge WesseltoftThe 2nd release from this breathtaking duo. 5 years of internatial touring has brought them up among the most original artist in the world, stunning the audience as well as the critics with their beautyful and expressionistic music. |
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CLCD 41 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Enjoy Storytellers StorytellersModern improvisation based on all styles, from pop to Hawaiian music. |
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CLCD 11 | 1994 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Everything Turns KvitrettenThe 2nd release of the successfull a-capella four-some Kvitretten: |
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CLCD 50 | 1999 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Fabatune Lars Andreas Haug QuintetThe highly acclaimed tubaist with his new release. |
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CLCD 107 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Far North Danielsson/Liebman/Christensen/StensonModern jazz played by world-known artists. |
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CLCD 13 | 1994 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Floating Island Patrick Shaw IversenThis is another recording showing the compositional talent and flute virtuosity from a true innovator og the instrument. As Patrick explains: |
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CLCD 43 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Fuzzy Logic Fuzzy LogicUltrahip, retrospective technojazz by master trio. Synths, samples, electric and acoustic music. |
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CLCD 23 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Gloria Bjørn Klakegg/Harald SkullerudBjørn Klakegg has been one of the best kept secrets on the Norwegian music scene. His inventive guitar playing as well as his instrument inventions, has made him famous among fellow musicians. Together with percussionist Harald Skullerud, |
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CLCD 48 | 1999 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Glow Jacob YoungGuitarist Jacob Young with his 2nd release on Curling Legs. Good melodies and great playing on top of grooves looped and played by Who´s Who on the Norwegian music scene! |
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CLCD 60 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Going With The Flow Konkova/Iversen/KleiveTruly original pianist from Russia renewing the classic trio fromat with suberb composistions and playing. With bassist Carl Morten Iversen and drummer Audun Kleive she is exploring really new ground. |
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CLCD 39 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Golden Slumbers Steve DobrogoszThe legendary pianist Steve Dobrogosz plays the music og Lennon/McCartney. Just listen and you´ll understand.... |
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CLCD 112 | 2009 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Good Rain Solveig SlettahjellA great successor and a giant artistic leap for Solveig and her band, Slow Motion Quintet. |
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CLCD 98 | 2006 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Halles Komet Morten HalleSaxophonist Morten halle with his new release in a classic and international line-up: André Petersen - piano (South Africa) Edvard Askeland - bass Torstein Lofthus- drums |
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CLCD 103 | 2007 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Halvveis Helge IbergComposer and pianist Helge Iberg with some impressive compositions. The music is built around the lyrics of Norwegian poet Rolf Jacobsen read by author and humourist Odd Børretzen. Other participants include Per Vollestad (vocals), Bendik Hofse |
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CLCD 54 | 2000 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Imagic Niels Præstholm - Embla Nordic ProjectThe debut of one of Scandinavia's finest modern jazzensembles. A great example of the |
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CLCD 45 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | In Town Jan Gunnar Hoff4th release from master-pianist/synthezist Jan Gunnar Hoff. With Audun Kleive - drums, Tore Brunborg - sax and Bjørn Kjellemyr on bass, he further explores his melodic and rhythmic mastery on In Town. He is aided by guitarist Børge Pettersen Ø |
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CLCD 77 | 2003 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Innover Ivar Kolve TrioIvar Kolve Trio er igjen plateaktuelle med et nytt album. Det nye albumet har fått tittelen ”Innover” og er den første utgivelsen siden den kritikerroste debutplaten ”Ope” kom ut i 1998 (Nor-CD).
Ivar Kolve Trio is yet again out with a new |
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CLCD 86 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Jacques Tati Knut VærnesPop/jazz/rock with a strong melodic flavour and beautiful harmonies played by three expressive individuals.
Knut Vaernes - guitars / Frode Berg - bass / Kim Ofstad - drums.
Contributions from: Nils Petter Molvaer - trumpet and Bugge Wesselt |
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CLCD 20 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Jazz For Men Jon Eberson/Carl Morten IversenThe two veterans finally made it back together after 20 years. Guitar and bass in a beautiful rendition of great jazz-standards such as: |
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CLCD 65 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Jazz my Way Grethe KauslandThe famous Norwegian actor and comedian, Grethe Kausland, passed away last year.
In co-operation with her daughter, Janne Kausland and pianist Per Husby, Curling Legs now releases some fantastic recordings featuring the British jazz< |
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CLCD 110 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Kloden er en snurrebass som snurrer oss Kvitretten og Tor Rebolledo PedersenAnother superb album from the acapella group. This time featuring the poet Rebolledo Pedersen. |
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CLCD 70 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Kullboksrytter Out To LunchModern compositions and jazz with strings and vocal upfront. |
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CLCD 15 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Live Oslo 13Modern jazz. The last CD from one of Scandinavias finest ensembles, led by pianist Jon Balke. |
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CLCD 07 | 1993 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Live Helge Lien TrioMaster pianist Helge Lien with his suberb rythm section is back on Curling Legs with a vengeance.
Helge and his trio explores the inside out of the fine art of jazz-improvisaton.
Only originals except a brilliant rendition of Paul Desmonds " |
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CLCD 95 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Live Magni WentzelThe great singer recorded live at the Oslo Jazzfestival 2003. With: Jon Gordon - sax, Jørn Øien - piano, Carl Morten Iversen - bass and Espen Rud - drums |
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CLCD 113 | 2010 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Live In The North 1300 OsloA 12-piece hardswinging and energetic ensemble takes it all the way in this ferocious release. Recorded live during a Scandinavian tour last fall. Great compositions, great arrangements. great solos and great interplay makes this an immediate c |
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CLCD 63 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Live! Jøkleba!Modern improvisation, played with spirit and passion by some of the absolutely best jazz players around. |
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CLCD 22 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Lopsided Vidar Johansen TrioVery original and inspired live - debut by a true master on the saxophone and a rock steady rythmsection. Twisted jazz. |
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CLCD 30 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Love Is Blind MetropolitanMetropolitan was founded by Beate Slettevoll Lech, Morten Halle and Jon Eberson in 1997 with the purpose of playing American standards in new arrangements featuring a string orchestra.
The debut at Molde Jazz Festival 1998 was followed by |
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CLCD 84 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Med kjøtt og kjærlighet SøyrTranslated: "with flesh and love". This CD features surreal, modern poets Niels Fredrik Dahl and Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen as well as the singer Eldbjørg Raknes. Music and Norwegian poetry is a mix of compositions and improvisation with a lot |
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CLCD 36 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Mind The Gap Jon Eberson, Bjørnar Andresen, Paal Nilssen-LoveAll you have to do is to check this album out! |
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CLCD 66 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Morning News of the Woods Heidi Skjerve Brand new release with the very talented singer and composer, Heidi Skjerve:
"Morning News of the Woods"
With Heidi Skjerve Quintet.
Guested by: Thom Hell (voc) and the Nidaros String Quartet |
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CLCD 109 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Moving Jan Gunnar HoffModern jazz. |
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CLCD 16 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Music For Men And Machines Audun Kleive/Jon EbersonAmbient synthesized abstractions with el. & ac. guitar. |
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CLCD 04 | 1993 | listen and buy  |
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 | | My Direction Kåre KoveThe great saxophonist, Kåre Kolve, with his Quartet releases his long overdue debutalbum: My Direction.
The music is reminiscent of the Scandianan jazz wave that swept the jazz-world in the 70 |
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CLCD 111 | 2009 | listen and buy  |
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CLCD 97(1) | 2006 | listen and buy  |
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 | | New York Time Frode Kjekstad«This young genious has a perfect sense of time and rythm» (Just Jazz Guitar)
The Norwegian guitar player Frode Kjekstad has been to the Big Apple to record with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Byron Landham and Eric Alexander!
A milestone in Norweg |
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CLCD 79 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Nightsong Sidsel Endresen/Bugge WesseltoftA stunning debut from two of the most prominent in jazz, totally defining their own style. Noone sings better than Endresen and Bugge's emotional depths in his pianoplaying is a must for music lovers. |
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CLCD 14 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Old Friends Roy Hellvin TrioDebut-cd from the veteran pianist. Standards and modern musical-standars. |
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CLCD 72 | 2003 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Olemanns kornett The SourceShow their respect for the great Ornette Coleman. |
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CLCD 10 | 1994 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Open Excursions Vigleik StoraasThe master pianist: Vigleik Storaas - all solo. Vigleik shows his talent, passionate playing and lyricism on this fantastic release. Recorded both at the famous Rainbow Studios in Oslo, and at the Sofienberg Cathedral. Open Excursions has recei |
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CLCD 49 | 1999 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Orbit Tore Brunborg/Jarle VespestadMaster saxophonist Tore Brunborg in duo with the great talent of drummer Jarle Vespestad. The duo plays numerous standards, such as 'Django' and 'Eiderdown' as well as some originals. This CD received the best possible reviews in Norw. press. |
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CLCD 47 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Origo Lars Danielsson TrioAn inspired new recording with three international masters of improvisation. Really smoking renditions of originals and standards. |
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CLCD 32 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Pieces Of Time Jacob YoungThe music consists mainly of originals by Jacob and is very accessible and reminiscent of early Keith Jarret/Jan Garbarek. Great playing by the new generation of great, young Norwegian jazz musicians. |
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CLCD 37 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Pig Virus Petter Wettre Quartet4 angry Norwegians blowing their hearts out. Energetic modern jazz, played with vicious ferocity. |
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CLCD 28 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Pixiedust Solveig SlettahjellThe brand new Pixiedust separates itself fromt the two previous releases by containing mostly original compositions and lyrics by Peder Kjellsby. A bundle of songs tailor made to Solveig and her unique voice. The music is tranquil and reflectiv |
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CLCD 90 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Plays Jon Eberson Tri ò TrangTri o trang consists of pianist Helge Lien, tubaist Lars Andreas Haug nad Torben Snekkestad on sax. They asked veteran master-guitarist Jon Eberson to compose, arrange and play with them on this fantasitc endeavour. Exploring the re |
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CLCD 88 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Pubterranean PangeanCurling legs departs into pop-land for this one. Sometimes one comes across music that defies categories. The mix of massive arrangements, heavy synth bass-lines and original melodies sung by the great Samira of England makes this a heavy-hitte |
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CLCD 57 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Quit Songs Hans MathisenThe great guitarist Hans Mathisen with his debut - cd. With Olga Konkova (piano), GAr Husband (drums) and many others. |
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CLCD 92 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Red Shoes Diary Hilde Marie KjersemA strong debut album of the very talented singer, lyricist and songwriter Hilde Marie Kjersem and her TUB Quartet (Andreas H. Schei - p, Magne Vestrum - b, Pål Hausken - tr). Inspired by Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell, she has composed 14 beatiful |
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CLCD 81 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Reworks Chillinuts1 drummer/programmer and 2 computer wizards were given the chance to turn the Curling Legs catalogue inside out. The result is a 12' vinyl containing 4 separate remixes with guitarsounds, voices, bass-attacks, percussion and drum cut-outs. All |
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CLCD 64 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | REWORKS; What kind of machine is this? ChillinutsWe are very proud of this project. The electronica-trio Chillinuts has sampled and remixed excerpts from the whole Curling Legs catalouge of modern jazz for more than 3 years! The result is really stunning, and you can hear artists |
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CLCD 83 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Rhapsody Morten Gunnar Larsen/Georg ReissRagtime pianist Morten Gunnar Larsen and clarinet virtuoso Georg Reiss offers a journey through 20th century jazz. Compostions by Gershwin, Piazolla and Weill and more are beatifully treated by two masters of their instruments. |
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CLCD 55 | 2000 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Roneo Knut VærnesModern fusion. Rangin from freeform pop/rock, ballads, afro and modern jazz.
Knut Vaernes - guitars / Morten Halle - sax / Terje Gewelt - bass / Rune Arnesen - drums / NIls Petter Molvaer - trumpet / Bugge Wesseltoft - piano and synths |
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CLCD 08 | 1993 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Rotor Jon Balke/Cikada String QuartetThe music is best described as airy, in the sense that Jon«s compositions are treated with the utmost elegance and perfection. But at the same time it sound almost improvised and the interplay between the written string arrangements and Balke's |
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CLCD 42 | 1998 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Shaken - Not Stirred PalisanderkvartettenA saxophone quartet for the 90s. From lullabies and marching bands to freeform improvisations. |
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CLCD 06 | 1992 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Silver Solveig Slettahjell2nd release of singer Solveig Slettahjell and her band, The Slow Motion Quintet. Innovative interpretations of standars like Second time Around, What is This Thing Called Love, 12th of Never and many more. Also includes one original of Solveig: |
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CLCD 80 | 2004 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Silver Sun bolbol is an energetic, powerful and improvising live band. Their music is a hybrid og genres, definately rooted in our own town. They are experimenting with the blend of acoustic and electric, improvised loops, noise and effects. |
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CLCD 89 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Slow Motion Orchestra Solveig SlettahjellThe debut cd og the great talent Solveig Slettahjell promises a bright future. This releases features Solveig in a setting that spans from 12 ensemble to trios and duets. Except one song she does mostly ballads. The cd has received a fabulous r |
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CLCD 69 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Spark of Life Ab und ZuThe 3rd release of the band. More mature the ever. Anne marie Giørtz - vocals, Ole Henrik Giørtz - piano, with Eivind Aarset on guitars and rhythmsection and strings. |
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CLCD 74 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Standards Jon Eberson/Carl Morten Iversen2nd release from this creative duo: Jon Eberson (guitar) and Carl Morten Iversen (bass). On ´Standard´ they are rendering well-known tunes such as ´Polkadots and Moonbeams´, ´Funkallero´ and others, as well as several originals by Eberson. |
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CLCD 76 | 2003 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Sub KrøytAn utmost original debut from 3 young musicians exploring totally new grounds, combining improvisation with loops and sampling. |
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CLCD 31 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Subsonic Vigleik Storaas TrioStoraas pulls of another vast album, lauded by critics! With: Vigleik Storaas - piano, Per Oddvar Johansen - drums and Johannes Eick - bass. |
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CLCD 71 | 2002 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Super Duper Knut VærnesKnut Værnes w/ US drummer Danny Gottlieb and Frode Berg (Oslo) on bass with a funky and light hearted jazzrelease. This record will put you in good spirits!!! Some great organ and el.piano playing by Jørn Øien of Oslo and great percussion contr |
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CLCD 51 | 1999 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Synergia Larsen/SigmondTypically west coast fusion filtered through to remarkable composers and players from the southern coast of Norway. Beautiful melodies, groovy playing. |
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CLCD 29 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Ten Easy Pieces Morten HalleSaxophone player/composer Morten Halle with a brilliant new album With Anders Jormin on bass and Svante Henryson on chello. |
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CLCD 94 | 2006 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The 00 Quartet Halle/Eberson/Thowsen/HartbergThe 3rd. release on Curling Legs from saxophonist Morten Halle and guitar-veteran Jon Eberson. Hard swinging and original modern jazz from a great quartet that includes Aslak Hartberg on bass and Pål Thowsen on drums. |
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CLCD 59 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Anchor And The Dream Elin Synnøve BråthenElin Synnøve Bråthen with her 2nd release. Irish inspired pop from this excellent singer/songwriter. |
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CLCD 114 | 2010 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Crossover Ensemble The Crossover EnsembleThe debut-recording from one of Denmarks best young bands. Modern jazz and fusion. Beautiful arrangements and playing in the typical nordic style. Recorded in Rainbow studios by Jan Erik Kongshaug. |
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CLCD 24 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Eagle Halle/Eberson/Thowsen/KjellemyrAcoustic and electric modern jazz, played by four very strongminded musicians. |
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CLCD 17 | 1995 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Music Machine Gunnar Andreas BergSome fantastic guitar playing from a true master of the instrument. One of the most dedicated and hard-working guitarist in Norway with his first CD on Curling Legs. |
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CLCD 27 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Sinatra Songbook Ingar Kristiansen/Torstein EllingsenSinger/crooner Ingar Kristiansen and drummer Torstein Ellingsen has put together a hardswinging sextet. The band does terrific renditions of standards originally made immortal by the greatest singer of all times: Frank Sinatra. Guest vocalist M |
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CLCD 67 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | The Source: Of Christmas The SourceChristmas carols with a host of guest artists. Played in the most hilarious fashion, combining straight ahead arrangements and the freeform thinking of Ornette Coleman. Totally crazy and very laugh-provoking. |
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CLCD 21 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Thirteen Rounds JazzpunkensembletVeteran and guitar innovator Jon eberson is back with revenge, delivering his greatest recording in many years. His Ensemble consisting of several different setting playing with and oppsed to each others - creating tension and energy beyond thi |
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CLCD 38 | 1997 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Tid Tore Brunborg QuartetModern jazz by four international artists redefining the classic quartet setting. |
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CLCD 05 | 1993 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Totally Ab und ZuModern pop/rock/jazz beatifully played and produced by one of Norway's leading groups. Very inventive guitar playing. Lyrics by English poet Fran Landesman. |
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CLCD 25 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Unspoken Songs Tobias Sjögren/Per Jørgensen |
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CLCD 97 | 2006 | listen and buy  |
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 | | View from my room Ivar Kolve Trio The sequel to "Innover" from 2005 by the master vibist, Ivar Kolve. Assisted by Sebastén Dubé on bass and Stein Inge Braekhus on drums, Ivar tells great musical stories with his excellent vibraphone- and marimba-playi |
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CLCD 105 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Vinterfjøs Lars Andreas HaugTuba player Lars Andreas Haug in frontline of his own compositions and a strong band containing amongst others Mats Eilertsen (bass), Per Oddvar Johansen (dr) and Trygve Seim (sax).
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CLCD 91 | 2005 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Voices KvitrettenFour young women singing their hearts out. From (almost) barbershop to totally free-form improvisations. All a-capella. |
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CLCD 26 | 1996 | listen and buy  |
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 | | Wagon 8 Tellef ØgrimWagon 8 is a co-operation between fretless guitarsit tellef Øgrim and polish drummer and electronist Jacek Kochan. The music is free form improvisations and electronics. |
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CLCD 101 | 2007 | listen and buy  |
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 | | What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? Helge Lien TrioThe debutalbum of a young and energetic trio under the leadership of pianist Helge Lien. They interpret tunes from the standard repertoire and the interplay is just great. A critics favourite! |
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CLCD 62 | 2001 | listen and buy  |
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 | | WWW Wiese Wøllo WaringA masterpiece originally recorded in 1984 by world engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug. Transparent and vividly played, the music is a blend of great compositions and improvisation.
Jan Wiese - oboe/Erik Wøllo-guitar/Rob Waring-vib |
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CLCD 106 | 2008 | listen and buy  |
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