Ketil Mulelid went through quite a long journey since his trio’s debut Not Nearly Enough To Buy a House in 2017. Two following trio recordings and finally , the solo one, framed his wonderful period with Rune Grammofon stables. Meanwhile , he collaborated in a vocal project and started to expand his expression pallet with the Wako Quartet, another very successful and highly received by both, the critics and the listeners, band, he was the part of long before he even started to explore the trio format. From this collaboration, further expanded the Agoja, came out, forefronted by the the single A Prayer For Peace.
12
May
[ May the 20th, 2022 release via Odin Records – Espen Berg Trio – Fjære ]
In May 2022, Espen Berg Trio are releasing their fourth album on Odin Records. Fjære [Tide] consists of seven new compositions by Berg and was recorded during a time where being together has been difficult. As a counterweight to this and as a symbol of togetherness and friendship, the trio has invited three guests artists for the first time: Mathias Eick (trumpet), Hanna Paulsberg (sax) and Silje Nergaard (vocal).
03
Sep
[ September the 3rd, 2021 release via ODIN Records: Flukten – Velkommen håp ]
release date: 03.09.2021 via Odin Records
“A wide spanning debut that makes the most of Hanna Paulsberg’s blistering sax over a riotous rhythm section seemingly battling severe ADHD. Flukten’s lovelier side surfaces amid Klovning’s mellow guitar ruminations, while sideways nods to Per Johansson and Paul Motion complete a thrillingly uneasy listen.”
★ ★ ★ ★
MOJO
Flukten [The Escape] release their debut album, Velkommen håp [Welcome Hope) on CD, LP & DL through ODIN Records on the 3rd September 2021.
07
Jun
[ June 2018 release from ODIN – Espen Berg Trio – Bølge , 8th of June 2018 ]
Norwegian release 29.03.2018
International release 08.06.18
A bigger breakthrough
The jazz trio format is tried and tested and has become one of the basic ensemble formats of modern jazz. Here is a trio that has its feet planted firmly within the tradition, but still offers something unique to the listener. The Espen Berg Trio made its mark with the group’s first album, “Mønster”, in 2015. The trio was referred to as “the biggest and most important musical discovery in the first half of 2016” by Jazz Japan, and they have toured extensively in Japan, where they have also signed a recording contract. Now the trio is back, with a striking and elegant new album that very possibly will be an even bigger breakthrough for the trio. This is a group that is positively overflowing with talent and musical enthusiasm.