BANDS | CLOSE ERASE | TRINITY
Close Erase
Christian Wallumrød
Ingebrigt Håker Flaten
Per Oddvar Johansen
Close Erase released their first CD in 1996 (close erase Nor-cd
9619), and the second, "No. 2" in 1999 (Nor-cd 9933).
Both recordings received shining reviews from the press, and is prodused in
cooperation with Audun Kleive.
Close Erase turned electric on their third album, Dance This (Bp 01010).
Together with producer Reidar Skaar, Close Erase released an album wich redefines
the standards of modern jazzmusic without compromises.
With references to Miles Davis in the seventies, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher and
the Norwegian group Supersilent, Dance
This appeals to a wide audience, streching from dark clubs to jazznerds headphones.
The albumet has received reviews comparable to standing ovations by most critics,
including highest rating by Norweigian critic Terje Mosnes (Dagbladet).
Dance This was nominated for the Norwegian "Grammy", Spellemannsprisen
2002 (jazz).Before their London debut 10.September 2002, the magazines
The Wire and Jazz Wise has been shocked by this highly original trio.
RECORDINGS:

2001 «Dance This» bp
records
1999 «No 2» Nor
CD
1996 «Close Erase» Nor
CD - NOR-CD 9619
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