With its overt lyricism, strong themes and a sense of perpetual melodic invention, Norwegian saxophonist Trygve Seims new album quickly identifies itself as a classic-in-the-making. Themes of

Helsinki Songs
- With its overt lyricism, strong themes and a sense of perpetual melodic invention, Norwegian saxophonist Trygve Seim's new album quickly identifies itself as a classic-in-the-making
With its overt lyricism, strong themes and a sense of perpetual melodic invention, Norwegian saxophonist Trygve Seims new album quickly identifies itself as a classic-in-the-making. Themes of dedication run through Seims Helsinki Songs, a set of tunes composed for the most part in the Finnish capital, and radiating tributes in many directions. Here are songs referencing Igor Stravinsky and Jimmy Webb, pieces dedicated to each of Seims gifted bandmates, and tunes that tip the hat, obliquely, to Ornette Coleman and Bill Evans. The quartet plays superbly throughout, with outstanding solos from leader Seim and pianist Kristjan Randalu. Helsinki Songs was recorded in Oslos Rainbow Studio in January 2018 and produced by Manfred Eicher.
Country USA
Brand Verve
Manufacturer ECM
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 33419512
Color Multi-Color
ReleaseDate 2018-08-31
UnitCount 1
UPCs 602567515807
EANs 0602567515807

Helsinki Songs