{"title":"Christian Wallumrod Ensemble","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"outstairs","title":"Outstairs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith five previous ECM albums as leader, keyboard player \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Wallumrød\u003c\/strong\u003e's compositional signature is instantly recognizable. Nobody else writes pieces like this - multi-dimensional chamber music inspired by the sonorities of Norwegian folk and church music, influenced by early music and the post-Cage avant-garde, and liberated by jazz's freedom of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis time around, his ensemble members share the arranging credits between them, making the music still more organic and flexible as new sound combinations emerge. \"The immense sonic resources of these players seem to keep on growing\" noted The Guardian of their last release, \u003cem\u003eFabula Suite Lugano\u003c\/em\u003e, and the sextet of \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Wallumrød\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to evolve in its own idiosyncratic way on \u003cem\u003eOutstairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003cem\u003eFabula Suite Lugano\u003c\/em\u003e, this album was produced by Manfred Eicher and recorded at the Auditorio RSI in Lugano, Switzerland. The studio's naturally clear acoustic sound also contributes to the musical outcome: in Wallumrød's music, often built of small gestures rather than dramatic flourishes, acute listening is of paramount importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some changes in the line-up: Espen Reinertsen comes in on tenor saxophone, and Tove Törngren is the band's new cellist. Reinertsen and CWE trumpeter \u003cstrong\u003eEivind Lønning\u003c\/strong\u003e have much experience together playing free improvised music. Their shared feeling for timbre, texture, and extended instrumental technique is well-utilized by Wallumrød - as is the resourcefulness of Swedish cellist Tove Törngren, who works regularly in contexts from chamber music to pop to improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGjermund Larsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, who joined the ensemble in time for the first sextet recording \u003cem\u003eThe Zoo Is Far\u003c\/em\u003e, has a sound informed by a profound knowledge of Norwegian folk music. The yearning tone of his Hardanger fiddle has become one of the characteristic sounds of the group. Wallumrød and \u003cstrong\u003ePer Oddvar Johansen\u003c\/strong\u003e have been collaborating for more than 20 years, and the drummer has a highly-developed sense for shading and detailing the inner architecture of Wallumrød's compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonnel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Wallumrød\u003c\/strong\u003e (piano, harmonium, toy piano), \u003cstrong\u003eEivind Lønning\u003c\/strong\u003e (trumpet), \u003cstrong\u003eGjermund Larsen\u003c\/strong\u003e (violin, hardanger fiddle, viola), Espen Reinertsen (tenor saxophone), Tove Törngren (cello), \u003cstrong\u003ePer Oddvar Johansen\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums, vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50465975894347,"sku":"2017959","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_1bc312a7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727299823"},{"product_id":"speaksome","title":"Speaksome","description":"\u003cp\u003ePianist and composer Christian Wallumrød releases a sequel to the album \u003ci\u003ePianokammer\u003c\/i\u003e from 2015. The album is a deep dive into Wallumrød's interpretation of solo piano, sometimes with a sophisticated and distinct electronic environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For as long as I can remember, Christian Wallumrød's piano touch has done something to me. We met early. The peculiar and surprising, but still somewhat self-evident, melodic twists. Not to mention the far above average well-weighted ornaments. He manages to create completely unique universes, either with his own ensemb le or alone. In recent years, he has also returned to electronics and he treats them with a gentle rawness. There has always been something historical to the music of Christian Wallumrød. And something futuristic. I listen to \u003ci\u003eSpeaksome\u003c\/i\u003e and I feel carried both to the past and the future. I have no idea where I am or when I am. I am flung forwards and backwards. \u003ci\u003eSpeaksome\u003c\/i\u003e is subtle and playful, and the measures are full of power. Maybe because they are few, but rich in nuances? The music is so unmistakable. Nevertheless, Christian Wallumrød manages to invent new mutations and new music just before we think we have heard it all before. The album has an intimate soundscape that suits the music. We stay close, although both \"Treeline\" and \"Zitternpappel\" take us beyond. He's right over here. And what he shows us is episodic and liberatingly unresolved . Part of me travels to Berlin, Laurel Canyon, Mississippi, Hallingdal, Leipzig and Vienna. But first and foremost I am here, by his piano stool at Hovseter in Oslo. Or else he's here. In my living room. Anyway, I can hear the strings breathing, the electronics breezing...\" - Ivar Grydeland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hubro","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50506079371595,"sku":"1136054","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50506079961419,"sku":"1136055","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ef286e0c-d45b-4346-b714-79add8bf1b27_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727818838"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/christian-wallumrod-ensemble.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}