Name: Skala
Brand: Mathias Eick

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2743228

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2011-03-21

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2011-04-04

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Mathias Eick

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Jazz

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Mathias Eick, born on June 26, 1979, is a Norwegian jazz musician known for his exceptional talent on the trumpet. However, his musical abilities extend beyond just one instrument as he also plays the double bass, vibraphone, piano, and guitar. Eick has had the privilege of performing alongside renowned music groups and musicians such as Jaga Jazzist, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheny. He is also a valued member of Thomas Dybdahl's backing band - The Great October Sound.

Eick's unique sound and versatility have earned him comparisons to other notable artists in the jazz genre. Some similar artists include Ketil Bjørnstad, Bobo Stenson Trio, Jon Balke, Arild Andersen, Trygve Seim, Misha Alperin,Nils Petter Molvær,and Helge Lien Trio among others.

With an impressive repertoire and collaborations with esteemed musicians throughout his career,Eick continues to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent and passion for jazz music.

On this eagerly-awaited new leader date for Norway's charismatic young trumpeter, Mathias Eick's intensely melodic instrument occupies centre stage. Against the powerful backdrops offered by his sleek, modern band, driven by two drummers, he delivers richly lyrical soliloquies in this album of self-penned tunes which will undoubtedly appeal to an audience beyond jazz. No one else sounds like this. Eick (born 1979) has taken the pensive lyricism and melancholy of his trumpet heroes - including Kenny Wheeler, Chet Baker and Miles Davis - and transformed the influence into something personal. His trumpet sings with great clarity and his solos, like his themes, are melodically memorable. Eick already has a very substantial listenership, and Skala, which also draws on influences from pop music (Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, Sting and Elton John are reference points) will expand it. The Door, Mathias's ECM debut of 2008, was amongst the best-selling jazz albums of that year. In its first week of release it shot into the Norwegian pop charts, and topped jazz best-seller lists across Europe. The band made a highly successful UK tour in 2009 (during which Eick wrote the track 'Edinburgh'). Recorded in December 2009 and January 2010 in Oslo, this powerful new album features an expanded Eick band with highly-regarded saxophonist Tore Brunborg (latterly playing with the groups of Tord Gustavsen and Ketil Bj?rnstad) guesting on the title track. Others include classical harpist Sidsel Walstad of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and keyboardist Morten Qvenild (known for his work with Jaga Jazzist and Susanna Wallumr?d). Personnel: Mathias Eick (trumpet), Tore Brunborg (tenor saxophone), Andreas Ulvo (piano), Morten Qvenild (keyboards), Sidsel Walstad (harp), Audun Erlien (electric bass), Torstein Lofthus, Gard Nilssen (drums)

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