Jørgen Krøger Mathisen: Collett Collective

Release date: February 19th, 2021

Jørgen Krøger Mathisen’s debut album was released on Smeik on February 19th, 2021.

«Collett Collective» is his first album as a bandleader, with Alexander Hoholm on double bass, Lars Takla and Raymond Lavik on drums, Olga Konkova on piano and Arne Martin Nybo and Martin Nodeland on guitar making up the core of the ensemble.

The tunes found on «Collett Collective» were written shortly after moving to Oslo, where Mathisen lived in a student collective located on Camilla Collett street, named after the famous Norwegian author. Much like the Norwegian music scene, the album is a melting pot of influences. Mathisen’s compositional style combines intricate rhythms with sophisticated harmonic structures, supporting stunning melodies.

The title track «Collett Collective», influenced by his love for progressive rock, features a solo by Martin Nodeland. There are also several guest appearances on the album, such as on the track «The Oxford Manner», where Lyder Øveråes Røed, an emerging star of nordic jazz trumpet, is featured as a soloist.

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Mathisen has a wide range of influences, such as Norwegian folk music, audible in the «Intro» to the track «Smells like dying MacBooks», which also presents humorous lyrics sung by the wickedly talented Karoline Wallace. Although remaining within the parameters of jazz-music, in regards to the collectively appreciated classicism, «Collett Collective» serves as a complex album with several layers of emotion — starkly illuminated by great instrumental performances.

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