{"product_id":"2365610","title":"Dag Arnesen Trio - Ice Breaking [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 'Ice Breaking', Norwegian pianist and composer Dag Arnesen invites listeners on a sonic odyssey, from introspective ballads to upbeat rhythms, each track offering a glimpse into his ever-evolving musical landscape. 'Ice Breaking' is an album where Dag Arnesen not only breaks the frozen barriers of convention but also delivers a fresh cascade of musical expression with listeners invited to traverse the landscapes of his creativity. \u003cp\u003eWith all but two tracks freshly penned, the album serves as a testament to his enduring commitment to pushing the boundaries of his craft and his evolution as both performer and composer, all of which are ably supported here by bassist \u003cstrong\u003eMagne Thormodsaeter (known widely \u003c\/strong\u003efrom releases and collaborations with \u003cstrong\u003eTerje Rypdal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKarin Krog\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Surman)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and award-winning percussionist\/composer \u003cstrong\u003eOyvind Skarbo, associate \u003c\/strong\u003eProfessor at Grieg Academy, Bergan, and a driving force on the Norwegian improvisation music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDag feels that whereas melodies have traditionally been a focal point of his work, he embraces a more eclectic approach on this album, allowing rhythm and harmony to take centre stage in certain pieces. Tracks like \u003ci\u003eA\u003cstrong\u003e New One \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ehighlight his melodic sensibilities, while \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e shifts the focus to intricate chord progressions, highlighting the depth of his compositional prowess. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag Arnesen\u003c\/strong\u003e - piano   \u003cstrong\u003eMagne Thormodsaether -\u003c\/strong\u003e bass   \u003cstrong\u003eOyvind Skarbo\u003c\/strong\u003e drums\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll compositions by Dag S. Arnesen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded November 19-21, 2023, by Davide Bertolini at Griegakademiet Studio, Bergen, Norway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA New One\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIce Breaking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's OK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePodstrana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBim Bam Bom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJumping Around\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Special Memory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420549042561,"sku":"2365610","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7090025832963.jpg?v=1750593268","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2365610","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}