KJETIL MØSTER – SAX
PER ZANUSSI – BASS
KJELL NORDESON – DRUMS


This strong trio consists of three loud-speaking voices in todays jazz and improvisation scene. MZN3 explores the possibilities of the trio format, working in the twilight zone between composed and improvised material, and creates a powerfull blend of improvisation, grooves and psychedelic jazz. The band members are free to use all of their earlier experiences, which range from metal to “classical” contemporary music, with a common reference to jazz and improvised music.

Kjetil Møster (saxophones) has in just the last few years positioned himself in the top league of the Norwegian scene of jazz and improvised music. Plays regularly with a lot of different groups, such as Ultralyd, Zanussi Five, The Core, Trinity, Brat and King Midas, and with musicians like Paal Nilssen-Love, Anders Hana, Ingebrigt Flaten.  Has also worked with with Jon Christensen, Fe-Mail, Paal Nilssen-Love, Sten Sandell, Raymond Strid, Michael Zerang and Milke Pride among others, and participated in projects with Pat Metheny and Chick Corea.

Per Zanussi (double bass) is one of the bassplayer most in demand in Norway these days, and is also a critically acclaimed composer writing for theatre, new circus and contemporary dance. He leads his own quintet Zanussi Five, and was a founding member of electro-jazzband Wibutee, until quitting to focus on own projects. Has also worked with Martin Küchen, Jon Christensen, Petter Wettre, Sten Sandell, Bugge Wesseltoft, Raymond Strid and Jon Eberson among others.

Kjell Nordeson (drums/percussion) was a central musician in the forming of scandinavian improv scene in late 80’s and 90’s. Has worked regularly with Mats Gustafsson, Sten Sandell and Raymond Strid for many years, with the most known AALY Trio as main focus. Also worked with Jim Bakers Pipeline Orchestra Has made music for numerous dance performances. Mobily

From album reviews:
“a meeting where three strong personalities has traced down a common, exciting language in the middle of all genres”
“MZN3 moves right in to the top notch of Norwegian free improvisers”
“free music with clear structures, the musicians equipped with big ears and using them excellent for dynamic effects. The music is allowed to evolve organicly – it is of the kind where you end up sitting on the edge of the chair in excitement waiting to see what comes around the next corner.”
(Tor Hammerø, Puls)

“The distance to the pioneers of this format, like Sonny Rollins, is not gaping, with Albert Ayler waving from whereever he is. But MZN3 are also defending their own brand with excellence on this album.”
“The transmissions between the composed and the improvised acts differently all the time, sometimes straight into orbit, and the album is cooking freshly.”
(Roald Helgheim, Dagsavisen)


Music:

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