Name: Starfire
Brand: Jaga Jazzist

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-ZEN-223

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "CD-ZEN-223"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "CD"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-06-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5054429001679

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "5054429001679"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jaga Jazzist

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Ninja Tune

Jaga Jazzist is a Norwegian 9-piece instrumental band that formed in Tønsberg, a small town outside Oslo, in 1994. The main songwriter of the group, Lars Horntveth, was just 14 years old at the time. Known for their unique sound and experimental approach to music, Jaga Jazzist has become one of the most influential bands in their genre.

With a fusion of jazz, electronica, and rock elements, Jaga Jazzist creates captivating compositions that push boundaries and defy categorization. Their intricate arrangements and dynamic performances have earned them a dedicated fan base around the world.

If you enjoy artists such as Xploding Plastix, Skalpel, Red Snapper, or Nils Petter Molvær, then Jaga Jazzist's music will undoubtedly resonate with you. Explore their discography and immerse yourself in their mesmerizing sonic landscapes.

Centering around the Horntveth siblings (Lars, Martin and Line) the eight piece band Jaga formed in 1994, when Lars was still only fourteen. In their two decades of existence they've released five studio albums, one live album, five EPs (CD and vinyl), one live DVD and now a box set. Five of those eight original members are still in the group and all this has contributed to the group''s deep mutual understanding. Add in a guest like Leon Dewan, who plays his own Swarmatron on "Shinkansen" and Lars' increasing use of a Pocket Piano synth as a tool for composition and you get the basis of a more hard-edged, electronic sound, perfectly melded with live musicianship. Starfire is a beautiful, visceral, utterly exhilarating piece of work that keeps spiralling up and away, structurally complex, musically rigorous, but without ever losing touch with a certain earthy sensuality and human sympathy. It could just be Jaga's masterpiece.

Starfire

Music US