Mats Eilertsen
Spacious, unhurried Norwegian jazz that values silence as much as sound. Deeply resonant upright bass leads a journey through cold, beautiful landscapes.
Spacious, unhurried Norwegian jazz that values silence as much as sound. Deeply resonant upright bass leads a journey through cold, beautiful landscapes.
Listening to Mats Eilertsen feels like watching a landscape change very slowly under shifting light. It is music that breathes, characterized by a profound sense of space and a refusal to rush. The upright bass is not just a rhythm instrument here; it is a melodic voice that carries the weight of the compositions with a warm, woody resonance that feels both ancient and modern.
What sets Eilertsen apart is his mastery of the 'ECM sound' - that specific intersection of high-fidelity production and minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics. He uses silence as a structural element, allowing notes to decay fully before introducing the next idea. This creates a sense of intimacy that makes you feel like you are sitting in the room with the trio, witnessing a private conversation between the bass, piano, and drums.
Start with the album 'Albatross' to hear his ensemble work at its most refined. It captures the perfect balance between melodic accessibility and the experimental, atmospheric depths that define the Norwegian jazz scene. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments of deep focus or quiet introspection.
Mats Eilertsen (born 4 March 1975) is a Norwegian jazz musician and composer. He is known for recording with numerous bands, including the Maria Kannegaard Trio, Ola Kvernberg, Nils Økland, Eldbjørg Raknes, Anders Aarum Trio, Eirik Hegdal, Sverre Gjørvad, Nymark Collective, SKRUK, «Jazzmob», «Dingobats», Håkon Kornstad Trio, Food with Iain Ballamy, Jacob Young Band, Solveig Slettahjell's Slow Motion Orchestra, Håvard Wiik Trio, and «JazzCode».
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