Paal Nilssen-Love

• DIGIPACK EDITION

Out of the big band excess of Large Unit comes a new trio: trombonist Mats Äleklint and tubaist Per-Åke Holmlander, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love have joined forces to create a new Swedish/Norwegian union. While these three have been heard together many times, both in Large Unit and other projects, the unusual trio line-up of trombone, tuba and drums makes for an refreshing new take on things. With no bassist or reeds involved, this really can’t be labeled free jazz, but it’s definitely free music. While Nilssen-Love was never a man of restraint, with two of the world’s most versatile brass improvisers going at it he able to be completely free in his approach. And this playfulness is certainly what makes Fish & Steel’s debut album such an exciting release.

PERSONNEL:

• Mats Äleklint - trombone
• Per-Åke Holmlander - tuba
• Paal Nilssen-Love - drums & percussion

Oslo, Norway, 25th September 2018

TRACKS:

• 01. Blow Out ...... 29:50
• 02. Sångbolaget ... 25:51