Gard Nilssen

On ‘Minnesota’, Trond Kallevåg is joined by a crack Norwegian trio: violinist Tuva Halse, drummer Gard Nilssen and double bassist Mats Eilertson. The album expertly balances jazz, folk, and ambient sounds, drawing inspiration from the Norwegian coast and the American Midwest. It’s a deft, creative, and playful recording, marked by mesmerising violin, intuitive interplay, and wonderfully dynamic soundscapes performed at the highest level. It’s also a joy to listen to.

Oslo-based drummer, composer, producer and bandleader, Gard Nilssen has expanded his Acoustic Unity band with saxophonists Signe Emmeluth and Kjetil Møster for their new album, Great Intentions. Listen to their powerful lead single Ostronology – the magic of this new combination is clear from the outset.