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What Took You So Long

by Espen Eriksen Trio

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Thirds Stop 04:19
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On The Sea 04:23
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Fall 03:30
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Passing By 03:48
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Dusk Of Dawn 04:24
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Komeda 05:31
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Oslo 03:18

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On their second album this most melodic trio continue in the same tradition as on their highly acclaimed debut from 2010, a tradition that implies typically Scandinavian elements such as folk music, melancholia and the deep woods. In that respect it´s fair to say that he belongs to the same tradition as Tord Gustavsen and the late Esbjörn Svensson, even Jan Johanson in some respects, but without really sounding like any of them. But it´s also fair to say that the trio´s less is more approach is in stark contrast to many contemporary piano trios, with shorter tunes and strong focus on melodic content.

On ”What Took You So Long” you will find eight new Eriksen compositions and two quite unlikely cover versions. ”Oslo”, the lovely and captivating track that ends the album, was written in the shade of 22nd July and captures both sadness and optimism in a simple and unsentimental way.

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released April 13, 2012

All selections by Espen Eriksen except
“We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Britten and Lyle and
“Could It Be Magic” by Anderson and Manilow

Espen Eriksen: piano
Lars Tormod Jenset: bass
Andreas Bye: drums

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studio, Oslo

Sleeve design by Kim Hiorthøy
Supported by Fond for utøvende kunstnere and MFOs Vederlagsfond

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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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