The Launy Grøndahl legacy, volume 4
Carl Nielsen (f. 1865)
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The jazz Mann
d. 19. Oct. 2012
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Ian Mann
d. 19. Oct. 2012
"On their debut recording the three twenty somethings show an impressive compositional maturity on a set of ten self penned pieces [that] seem to represent all that is good about contemporary Scandinavian jazz piano ... There is a definite post rock ambience about their sound, very contemporary and also suggesting the influence of Radiohead ... It's a remarkably mature recording, nothing sounds forced or hurried as the band develop their ideas at their own pace. With its distinctly Nordic, often other worldly, feel this immaculately recorded album is often stunningly beautiful. Moskus have the potential to become one of the great European piano trios and their frames of reference suggest that they are capable of developing a cult following that has the potential to transcend the established jazz community".
The guardian
d. 8. Nov. 2012
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John Fordham
d. 8. Nov. 2012
"Moskus sound like Norway's latest young cult-status candidates ... While they recall the chamber-jazz sound of Tord Gustavsen in their casually scattered piano motifs, pulsing bass-lines and softly tramping drums, they also draw on rich idiomatic resources of their own - not least because Lauvdal and Hulbækmo have both been members of acclaimed local rock bands, too".
All about jazz
d. 2. Mar. 2013
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John Kelman
d. 2. Mar. 2013
"Salmesykkel reveals a trio that's improv-heavy, to be sure, but one that also adheres to far more melodic tendencies. It also demonstrates a (...) disposition towards groove from the get-go, with bassist Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson and drummer Hans Hulbækmo's Afro-centric rhythms on the opening title track setting up a perfect context for pianist Anja Lauvdal, who may evoke images of Keith Jarrett - as so many pianists do - but whose more patient motivic unfolding and overall sparer approach reveals equal interest in fellow Norwegian pianists like [Christian] Wallumrød and Tord Gustavsen".
BBC music
d. 15. Nov. 2012
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Peter Marsh
d. 15. Nov. 2012
"Moskus are a young, talented, conservatory trained and eclectically influenced bunch, already touted as a name to watch ... Their sound is unmistakeably Nordic, and fans of e.s.t., In the Country or Tord Gustavsen will probably find much to keep them happy here. Carla and Paul Bley are touted as major influences on the band alongside church music, post rock and French pancakes. The pancake influence isn't detectable beyond one track title, but Anja Lauvdal's piano playing has the same mixture of concision, precision and emotional clarity as Mr Bley's. She does sound remarkably like him at times, particularly in the tumbling clusters of notes she pulls from the bottom end of the keyboard. There's also something of Carla in the traces of folk, gospel and classical impressionism that flavour the compositions, and maybe a slight touch of her sly humour at times ... Salmesykkel is a quiet joy; a thoughtful, unshowy piece of work whose maturity and poise seems at odds with thetenderages of its creators".
Jazznyt
d. 6. Dec. 2012
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Niels Overgård
d. 6. Dec. 2012
"Med melodititler som Salmesykkel, Bibelbeltet og Farlig norsk hengebru aner man allerede spændingen og dramatikken. Norge, det lange land med de mange små isolerede samfund. Her råder kristendommen og den brutale smukke natur (vælg selv rækkefølgen). Det er her vi møder den unge trio Moskus, der er midt i et sammenstød mellem triojazz, rytme, melodi, impro og folkemusik. Det falder ud som betagende sangbare melodier. De bruger det som afsæt for store følelsesudbrud og ikke mindst et swingende og åbent rytmisk billede ... [Moskus] er sammen med Espen Eriksen Trio to vanvittigt gode bud på, at norsk triojazz har internationalt potentiale".