When one of jazz’s undisputed giants puts together a new band, one should prick the ears and pay attention. Arild Andersen regularly calls on the support Helge Lien and Gard Nilssen through other projects and «just had the desire to play more with them». A better starting point does not exist!

Arild Andersen has always had a flair for good trios and doing what it takes to lift up young and hungry musicians. We only need to mention Pål Thowsen and Bugge Wesseltoft … The brand new live album «The Rose Window», recorded in Germany in April, has not under-cut expectations , to put it plainly.

Helge Lien – piano, Arild Andersen – bass, Gard Nilssen – drums

Brand new trio from one of the true giants of Norwegian jazz.