Glasshouse Bliss Quintet

Album info

Album-Release:
2023

HRA-Release:
29.09.2023

Label: Jazzland Recordings

Genre: Jazz

Subgenre: Modern Jazz

Artist: Bliss Quintet

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  • 1 Reminiscin' 05:25
  • 2 Ida 03:14
  • 3 Episode 04:17
  • 4 Skuggabaldur 04:42
  • 5 Harmløs 04:02
  • 6 Glasshouse 08:58
  • 7 Downside 05:00
  • 8 Adjøsang 04:21
  • Total Runtime 39:59

Info for Glasshouse

With a playful interaction and energetic presence, Bliss Quintet has quickly established itself as a forward-thinking band within the Norwegian jazz community, following in the footsteps of respected bands such as Atomic and Masqualero. They released their first album, “Dramaqueen” on Jazzland Recordings in Spring 2022. The album received critical acclaim, with Selwyn Harris of Jazzwise (UK) naming the quintet as an “impressive-sounding young Norwegian band for the future”. The band embarked on a successful tour in support of the album, playing at venues and festivals across Norway, and winning the 7Virtual Jazz Competition with the title track “Dramaqueen”. Their victory in the competition led to even more opportunities for the band and they will play in Italy, Denmark and at Jazzahead in spring 2023. The band is set to release a new album in the autumn of 2023 followed by a tour in central Europe and Scandinavia.

The band has its origins in the jazz line at NTNU, and has played at many venues and festivals including the Nasjonal Jazzscene, Dølajazz, Canal Street and Christiania Jazzclub. In 2020, they played on the renowned talent stage Nordic Showcase during the Oslo Jazz Festival and were selected by the festival to be part of their main program in 2021.

The BLISS Quintet has a unique instrumental line-up with instruments such as a quarter-toned trumpet and acoustic fretless bass guitar. These elements play a key role in embuing "Dramaqueen" with a unique musicality, defamiliarising without dominating the sound. Their performances allow all the musicians contribute with intricate compositions and personal touches.

“Bliss Quintet is populated by five of Norway’s most promising jazz musicians. Their debut album confirms it in every way.” (Tor Hammerø, NETTAVISEN, NO)

“Here’s yet another impressive-sounding young Norwegian band for the future” (Selwyn Harris, Jazzwise, UK)

“A good blend of melody and carefree wildness.” (Rob Adams, London Jazz News, UK)

Oscar Andreas Haug, trumpet
Zakarias Meyer Øverli, saxophone
Benjamín Gísli Einarsson, piano
Gard Kronborg, bass
Rino Sivathas, drums




Bliss Quintet
Mit seiner spielerischen Interaktion und energiegeladenen Präsenz hat sich das BLISS Quintet in der norwegischen Jazz-Community schnell als zukunftsweisende Band etabliert und tritt damit in die Fußstapfen von angesehenen Bands wie Atomic und Masqualero. Im Frühjahr 2022 veröffentlichten sie ihr erstes Album “Dramaqueen” bei Jazzland Recordings. Das Album wurde von der Kritik gelobt und Selwyn Harris von Jazzwise (UK) bezeichnete das Quintett als eine “beeindruckend klingende junge norwegische Band für die Zukunft”. Zur Unterstützung des Albums begab sich die Band auf eine erfolgreiche Tournee, bei der sie in Veranstaltungsorten und auf Festivals in ganz Norwegen auftrat und mit dem Titelsong “Dramaqueen” den 7Virtual Jazz Competition gewann. Der Sieg beim Wettbewerb eröffnete der Band noch mehr Möglichkeiten, und sie wird in Italien, Dänemark und auf der Jazzahead im Frühjahr 2023 spielen. Die Band wird im Herbst 2023 ein neues Album bei Jazzland Recordings veröffentlichen, gefolgt von einer Tournee in Norwegen und Europa.



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