After a highly successful string of 7 albums in 16 years – including two with prominent UK sax player Andy Sheppard – "Almost There" is yet another melodic masterclass from pianist and composer Espen Eriksen. Captivating and lyrical, always melodic and often melancholic and uplifting at the same time, these are all instantly catchy, real tunes. And we can’t speak about this album without mentioning the stunning sound quality. Detailed, dynamic, organic and natural sounding, "Almost There" was recorded and mixed at Propeller Music Division in Oslo, Espen’s studio of choice for the last five studio albums. And for good reason, they truly sound amazing, no wonder they are frequently used in tests and highlighted in HiFi circles.