“He’s not the future of European jazz, he’s the present.”(Brian Morton, Downbeat, 2022)Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset is a captivating and unrestrained force of nature—both on stage and on record—who amazes, entertains, and draws audiences in. A remarkably versatile musician, he has ventured not only into jazz but also into classical music and even progressive rock.His fascinating musical journey began early. The distinctive sense of rhythm that characterizes Neset’s work was shaped when he first took up music at the age of five—behind a drum kit.He picked up the saxophone at eight, and by his early twenties he was already recognized as one of Europe’s most exciting jazz prospects. His breakthrough came with the acclaimed Golden Xplosion album in 2011, followed by numerous solo releases on Edition Records and ACT.Neset has received a long list of awards and accolades, both in Norway and internationally. For instance, DownBeat magazine named him the only European artist on its prestigious “25 for the Future” list in 2016.His versatility shines especially in his compositions, which have been performed by jazz ensembles of various sizes as well as chamber and symphony orchestras. His ability to create moving moments and to explore new directions in both writing and performance has led him to collaborate with top musicians across genres.Marius Neset’s quintet features leading figures of contemporary European jazz. From London come keyboardist Elliot Galvin and bassist Conor Chaplin, while Copenhagen is represented by drummer Anton Eger.At the beginning of 2025, Neset will release Cabaret, a new album with his beloved quintet—a celebration of friendship and music. Recorded on a remote island, the album captures the deep chemistry of this close-knit group as well as the rich, diverse musical heritage from around the world that has shaped Neset’s voice since childhood.And best of all, Marius Neset’s adventure at the edge of jazz’s boundless possibilities is only just beginning.The concert has intermission.Marius Neset (sax)Elliot Galvin (keys)Conor Chaplin (bass)Anton Eger (drums)...
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“He’s not the future of European jazz, he’s the present.”(Brian Morton, Downbeat, 2022)Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset is a captivating and unrestrained force of nature—both on stage and on record—who amazes, entertains, and draws audiences in. A remarkably versatile musician, he has ventured not only into jazz but also into classical music and even progressive rock.His fascinating musical journey began early. The distinctive sense of rhythm that characterizes Neset’s work was shaped when he first took up music at the age of five—behind a drum kit.He picked up the saxophone at eight, and by his early twenties he was already recognized as one of Europe’s most exciting jazz prospects. His breakthrough came with the acclaimed Golden Xplosion album in 2011, followed by numerous solo releases on Edition Records and ACT.Neset has received a long list of awards and accolades, both in Norway and internationally. For instance, DownBeat magazine named him the only European artist on its prestigious “25 for the Future” list in 2016.His versatility shines especially in his compositions, which have been performed by jazz ensembles of various sizes as well as chamber and symphony orchestras. His ability to create moving moments and to explore new directions in both writing and performance has led him to collaborate with top musicians across genres.Marius Neset’s quintet features leading figures of contemporary European jazz. From London come keyboardist Elliot Galvin and bassist Conor Chaplin, while Copenhagen is represented by drummer Anton Eger.At the beginning of 2025, Neset will release Cabaret, a new album with his beloved quintet—a celebration of friendship and music. Recorded on a remote island, the album captures the deep chemistry of this close-knit group as well as the rich, diverse musical heritage from around the world that has shaped Neset’s voice since childhood.And best of all, Marius Neset’s adventure at the edge of jazz’s boundless possibilities is only just beginning.The concert has intermission.Marius Neset (sax)Elliot Galvin (keys)Conor Chaplin (bass)Anton Eger (drums)
"Marius Neset ei ole eurooppalaisen jazzin tulevaisuus – hän on sen nykyisyys”, julisti jazz- kriitikko Brian Morton DownBeat-lehdessä vuonna 2022.Norjalainen saksofonisti ja säveltäjä Marius Neset on niin lavalla kuin levyillään hurmaavan pitelemätön luonnonvoima, joka hämmästyttää, viihdyttää ja tempaa mukaansa. Monipuolinen muusikko on seikkaillut jazzin lisäksi myös klassisen musiikin ja vaikkapa progressiivisen rockin alueella.Kiehtova tutkimusmatka musiikin parissa alkoi jo varhain. Nesetin tuotantoa leimaava persoonallinen rytmikäsitys syntyi, kun hän aloitti musiikkiharrastuksensa viisivuotiaana rumpusetin parissa.Saksofoniin hän tarttui kahdeksanvuotiaana, ja jo parikymppisenä hänet noteerattiin yhtenä Euroopan kiinnostavimmista jazzlupauksista. Lopullinen läpimurto tapahtui ylistetyllä Golden Xplosion -albumilla vuonna 2011, mitä on seurannut lukuisia soololevyjä Edition Recordsin ja ACT:n kautta.Palkintoja ja tunnustuksia on kertynyt pitkä hyllyllinen sekä Norjasta että kansainvälisiltä tahoilta. Esimerkiksi DownBeat-lehti valitsi Nesetin ainoana eurooppalaisena vuoden 2016 ”25 for the Future” -listalleen.Nesetin monipuolisuus näyttäytyy erityisesti hänen sävellyksissään, joita on kuultu niin eri kokoisten jazzyhtyeiden kuin kamari- ja sinfoniaorkestereiden ohjelmistoissa. Taito luoda sykähdyttäviä hetkiä ja löytää uusia suuntia sävellyksissä ja esityksissä on johtanut siihen, että Neset on päässyt työskentelemään parhaiden muusikoiden kanssa yli genrerajojen.Marius Nesetin kvartetissa soittavat eurooppalaisen nykyjazzin huippunimet. Lontoosta mukaan ovat lähteneet kosketinsoittaja Elliot Galvin sekä basisti Conor Chaplin, ja Kööpenhaminaa edustaa rumpali Anton Eger.Vuoden 2025 alussa Neset julkaisi Cabaret-albumin rakkaan kvintettinsä kanssa, jossa soittaa edellä mainittujen lisäksi pianisti Magnus Hjorth. Albumi on ylistys ystävyydelle ja musiikille. Syrjäisellä saarella äänitetyllä albumilla herää henkiin läheiseksi hitsautuneen viisikon kemia sekä kaikki se eri puolilta maailmaa kumpuava musiikillinen perintö, jonka äärellä Neset on omaa ilmaisuaan lapsesta saakka kehittänyt.Konsertissa on väliaika.Marius Neset (saksofoni)Elliot Galvin (koskettimet, piano)Conor Chaplin (basso)Anton Eger (rummut)
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