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Taken from a concert at Kings Place, London on 5th April 2017.

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DANIEL HERSKEDAL tuba and bass trumpet
BERGMUND WAAL SKASLIEN viola
SVANTE HENRYSON cello
EYOLF DALE piano
HELGE ANDREAS NORBAKKEN percussion

Over the last 2 years, Daniel Herskedal, Helge Andreas Norbakken and Eyolf Dale (also on Edition) have defined themselves as one of the most unique and innovative small ensembles in Europe today, bringing together a vast mix of influences from Folk, Jazz, Classical and Arabic music.

The sublime Slow Eastbound Train, released in 2015, took Herskedal’s international profile to new heights. He toured extensively throughout Europe and Japan, culminating in a 26min commission from the BBC Concert Orchestra, performed at London Jazz Festival 2016.

A strong Arabic influence runs throughout The Roc, which has its roots in inspiring trips Herskedal made to Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. Themes of place and travelling are ever-present, as they were on Slow Eastbound Train. The titles of some of the compositions originate from the names of scales (Kurd, Bayat, Nahawand To Kurd) and rhythms (Thuraaya) used in them; others from Arabic sayings (There Are Three Things You Cannot Hide; Love, Smoke And A Man Riding On A Camel) and places that inspired the musicians (Hijaz Train Station). The title of the LP itself is a reference to the great bird of pan-Asian mythology.

"A mesmerizingly dramatic soundscape...Throughout the album, the listener cannot fail to be transported to another place of heat and dust and occasionally, to another dimension entirely." ALL ABOUT JAZZ (UK)

“...one of the most unique and innovative small ensembles in Europe today, bringing a wide mix of influences from folk, Jazz, classical and Arabic music.” FRANCE MUSIQUE (FR)

“All In all, this is a beautiful album, where Daniel Herskedal has been allowed to bring some of his favorite musicians, their beautiful compositions and ideas into Athletic Studio in Halden, and an indescribably beautiful record results,” SALT PEANUTS (NO)

“...one of the most interesting and musically diverse small ensembles at work today.” JAZZWISE (UK)

“The 34-year-old Norwegian is still the elegantly buzzing herald of a new mixture between European folklore, contemporary classical music, unadulterated jazz and Arabic music.” RONDO MAGAZINE (DE)