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The combination of Espen Eriksen Trio and UK saxophone giant Andy Sheppard is truly a match made in jazz heaven, and in the words of Andy:
“I knew from the first time I heard the trio play that I would fit right in. I loved the melodic sense and vibe and was thrilled when I was invited to guest with the trio in London in 2016”.

The common conclusion drawn in reviews of their first album Perfectly Unhappy five years ago was simply “more, please”, and now we are delighted to introduce As Good As It Gets, the quite brilliant follow-up. The two album titles aptly indicate a subtle change in mood, and it ́s fair to say that the new album finds the trio slightly more lively and sunny in parts, still highly melodic and lyrical, often with a typically Nordic melancholic signature (check the Grieg nod in album closer Drifting Clouds). Eriksen is a master of catchy tunes and when Sheppard adds his inimitable playing to the trio ́s minimalistic approach, magic is created.

Espen Eriksen Trio was formed in 2007 and released their debut album in 2010. As Good As It Gets is their seventh album, all on Rune Grammofon. They have toured on four continents, becoming an increasingly popular concert attraction in several countries.

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released October 6, 2023

Espen Eriksen – piano and compositions
Lars Tormod Jenset – bass Andreas Bye – drums
Andy Sheppard - saxophone

Recorded and mixed by Mike Hartung at Propeller Music Division, Oslo
Mastered by Morgan Nicolaysen, Oslo
Sleeve by Kim Hiorthøy
Supported by Fond for lyd og bilde, Komponistenes Vederlagsfond and TONO

Andy Sheppard appears courtesy of ECM

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Espen Eriksen Trio Oslo, Norway

Espen Eriksen Trio was formed in 2007 and has released five critically acclaimed records.

The music relies on highly melodic and lyrical instrumentals and a “less is more” approach and the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s jazz scene.

In 2016 the trio started their ongoing collaboration with Andy Sheppard.
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