Lion (Marius Neset album)


Lion is the 5'th album of the Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset, this time in collaboration with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.

Background

Neset originally received a commission to compose for the orchestra in 2011 for a concert at the 2012 Moldejazz Festival. “After the premiere in Molde, these compositions felt so special that we decided to record this album and play many more concerts with it,” he comments.

Critical reception

The All About Jazz reviewer John Kelman awarded the album 4,5 stars and the review by John Fordham of the British newspaper The Guardian awarded the album 4 stars, The Arts Desk reviewer Matthew Wright awarded the album 4 stars.
The London Jazz News critique Eric Ford, in his review of Neset's album Lion states:
''... The flow between duo, trio, solo and all other sections is exceedingly well-orchestrated and just sweeps you along from one surprise to the next...

Track listing

Personnel