1–2 May 2015
Two-day residency with the new expanded ensemble from Paal Nilssen-Love – without doubt Norway's most prolific drummer and one of the highest profile percussionists in Europe, regardless of whether he is performing with The Thing, Scorch, Peter Brötzmann or one of his many own ensembles. Large Unit was set up last summer with a number of colleagues from the younger generation of Norwegian musicians - spanning full-on big band freak outs to texturally-enveloping electronic diversions. All the pieces are composed by the Nilssen-Love himself but are open enough to give his co-musicians the freedom they need.
Thomas Johansson / trumpet
Mats Äleklint / trombone
Børre Mølstad / tuba
Kasper Værnes / saxophone
Klaus Holm / saxophone
Lasse Marhaug / electronics
Ketil Gutvik / guitar
Jon Rune Strøm / bass
Christian Meaas Svendsen / bass
Andreas Wildhagen / drums
Paal Nilssen-Love / drums
Nilssen-Love has, during the last couple of years, established himself on the international scene as a powerful drummer with high energy and creativity. In 2002 he was "Artist in Residence" at Molde International Jazz Festival, a title Chick Corea and Pat Metheny held in previous years. After 7 days and 9 concerts at the festival, Down Beat stated, "His week at Molde proved a revelation: Nilssen-Love is one of the most innovative, dynamic and versatile drummers in jazz."
