Marius Neset – Viaduct

Since the release of his debut album, Norwegian Marius Neset has quickly become the most talked about newcomer on the European Jazz Scene, gaining praise from Guardian Jazz authority John Fordham and captured the prestigious JazZtipendiat Prize – awarded to a musician of outstanding capabilities. Golden Xplosion, Marisu critically acclaimed album, won 5-star reviews from the Guardian, Telegraph and Irish Times in addition to rave reviews in Danish Magazine, Jazz Special and Norway’s Jazznytt, praising both the virtuosity and musicianship of the compositions and performance.

Following their award-winning collaboration on Neset’s 2016 album Snowmelt, the orchestra and musician join forces once again with his second commission for the ensemble. Viaduct received critical acclaim following its world premiere at Norway’s Kongsberg Jazzfestival in 2018 and was subsequently recorded for general release.

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