Sagn

by Arild Andersen

Sagn cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Kirkelig Kulturverksted
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 1:07:27
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Commissioned initially for a festival performance, this stunning crossover project bridges contemporary jazz improvisation with ancient Norwegian folk traditions. The renowned bassist frames traditional vocal melodies with expansive, atmospheric instrumentation, resulting in a deeply evocative regional soundscape.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, Folk

Tracklist

  1. Sagn (6:35)
  2. Gardsjenta (2:57)
  3. Eisemo (2:19)
  4. Toll (4:40)
  5. Draum (6:04)
  6. Laurdagskveld (3:44)
  7. Tjovane (5:07)
  8. Sorgmild (6:24)
  9. Svarm (2:13)
  10. Gamlestev (2:29)
  11. Reven (5:13)
  12. Nystev (3:58)
  13. Lussi (5:33)
  14. Rysen (4:56)
  15. Belare (2:33)
  16. Sagn - Alternative (2:36)

Credits

  • Frode Aln忙s - guitar
  • Kirsten Br氓ten Berg - jew's harp, vocals
  • Bugge Wesseltoft - keyboards
  • Bendik Hofseth - other [steps], soloist [saxophone solo], soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Nan谩 Vasconcelos - other [steps], percussion, vocals
  • Arild Andersen - Primary Artist

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