This debut album features one of the world's leading tenor saxophonists, New York based Seamus Blake. Winner of the illustrious Thelonious Monk Prize and considered by many as the saxophonist of a generation. Bridges moves Blake from the strong intensity of New York into a Nordic context; with a Norwegian ensemble of high class.

On this musical meeting of great depth, freedom meets structure as the ensemble explores intricate compositions as well as open landscapes of free improvisation. The music can be described as crisp, multi-layered and complex with a strong rhythmical presence and great soloist performances. The majority of the compositions are written by a large part of the ensemble to achieve musical diversity and to better represent the identity of this unique project.

'Bridges with Seamus Blake' was recorded, mixed and mastered by the highly acclaimed Norwegian sound engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studio in 2016.

"A new and important recording project led by drummer Anders Thorén. Great musicians, with sound by legendary Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studios in Oslo. One of the more impressive albums I've heard in a long time, and highly recommended." - Peter Erskine

Personnel: Seamus Blake (saxophone), Hayden Powell (trumpet), Espen Berg (piano), Ole Morten Vågan (bass), Anders Thorén (drums)