NYPAN BIG CITY NYPAN BIG CITY
1 The Greeting 6:53 All compositions by Øyvind Nypan 1 The Greeting 6:53 All compositions by Øyvind Nypan 2 You Old Tasmanian Devil You 6:50 Øyvind Nypan guitar NYPAN 2 You Old Tasmanian Devil You 6:50 Øyvind Nypan guitar NYPAN 3 Close To The Sun 6:44 Ben Wendel sax 3 Close To The Sun 6:44 Ben Wendel sax 4 Come What May 4:03 Taylor Eigsti piano BIG CITY 4 Come What May 4:03 Taylor Eigsti piano BIG CITY 5 Kung Kong 4:44 Joe Martin bass 5 Kung Kong 4:44 Joe Martin bass 6 Shallow Water 6:48 Justin Faulkner drums 6 Shallow Water 6:48 Justin Faulkner drums 7 Starfall 4:49 7 Starfall 4:49 8 Grasstopper 6:57 8 Grasstopper 6:57 Total Time: 47:48 Total Time: 47:48
Recorded January 5th, 2017 by Tom Tedesco at Tedesco Studios, New York Recorded January 5th, 2017 by Tom Tedesco at Tedesco Studios, New York Mixed and mastered by Morgan Nicolaysen at Propeller Mastering, Oslo Mixed and mastered by Morgan Nicolaysen at Propeller Mastering, Oslo Produced by Øyvind Nypan Produced by Øyvind Nypan Executive producer Odd Gjelsnes Executive producer Odd Gjelsnes Front cover photo by Ronny Østnes Front cover photo by Ronny Østnes Cover design by design holtmann Cover design by design holtmann This recording was supported by The University of Agder and Kristiansand kommune This recording was supported by The University of Agder and Kristiansand kommune Big thanks to Ben Wendel, Taylor Eigsti, Joe Martin and Justin Faulkner for participating Big thanks to Ben Wendel, Taylor Eigsti, Joe Martin and Justin Faulkner for participating on this record. on this record. Mats Nypan, Jeanette Lotfi, Sissel Nypan, Lars Nypan, Eva Nypan, Jostein Gulbrandsen,
Mats Nypan, Jeanette Lotfi, Sissel Nypan, Lars Nypan, Eva Nypan, Jostein Gulbrandsen,
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nourished what he calls «a dream project», project», dream «a calls he what nourished very complicated, I am really impressed impressed really am I complicated, very asking if they were available for studio studio for available were they if asking nourished what he calls «a dream project», project», dream «a calls he what nourished very complicated, I am really impressed impressed really am I complicated, very asking if they were available for studio studio for available were they if asking Nypan’s dream? Travel to New York City, gather four intended to bring along some fairly uncomplicated of his favourite musicians and record his own music. compositions, and that I hoped for a blowing session with five guys really playing together rather than a Main problems: Funding the project. Establishing record session with five guys standing around trying contact with the musicians, finding the right studio to learn and handle intricate melodies. A blowing and setting a date for the session. session is what I got, but even if these tunes are not very complicated, I am really impressed by how – When I finally started to pull the strings, things fast and how well Ben, Taylor, Joe and Justin found turned out to be less complicated than expected, their way into what was presented to them on says Nypan. He had never met or even spoken with paper. Although they had never played together any of the musicians before. The first one that he as a foursome, and of course none of them had contacted by was the pianist Taylor Eigsti. played with me, I think we managed to get a certain – Pianos are next to impossible to move, so I band-feeling going, which was what I hoped for. We wanted to know which were his preferred studios cut ten songs in the five hours that we had at our in New York, says Nypan. That question answered, disposal on that day, and my reason for dropping Nypan went on to contact bassist Joe Martin, two songs from the album has nothing to do with drummer Justin Faulkner and saxophonist Ben quality, they just didn’t fit in stylistically. Maybe Wendel, asking if they were available for studio eventually I’ll release them as bonus tracks but I work, enclosing a few files with music from his have to say that I am very happy with this album as earlier albums as examples of his playing. The three, it is. who like Eigsti are highly respected and highly-in- demand New York-musicians, accepted the request, Saxophonist Ben Wendel (born in Vancouver, and in January 2017 met their Norwegian colleague Canada in 1976, raised in Los Angeles) has a varied for the recording session. career as a performer, award-winning composer and producer. He is a founding member of the group
Kneebody, has worked with among others Ignacio with among others Andy Bey, Vinicius Cantuaria, Berroa, Tigran Hamasyan, Antonio Sanchez, Gerald Bill Charlap, Billy Drummond, Art Farmer, Aaron Clayton, Eric Harland, Taylor Eigsti, Snoop Dogg and Goldberg, Jon Gordon, Ari Hoenig, Joel Frahm, the artist formerly known as Prince. He has recorded Ethan Iverson, Guillermo Klein, Ivan Lins, Lionel for Sunnyside Records, Motéma Music, Concord Loueke, Bill McHenry, John McNeil, Brad Mehldau, Records and Brainfeeder, and has released three Mingus Big Band, Ben Monder, Jane Monheit, Chris solo albums, «Simple Song» (2009), «Frame» (2012) Potter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jaleel Shaw, Edward and «What We Bring» (2016). He is an Adjunct at Simon and Mark Turner. He has two critically the New School in NYC. acclaimed recordings as a leader, «Not By Chance» featuring Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, Marcus Pianist Taylor Eigsti (born in 1984 in California) Gilmore, and «Passage» with Mark Turner, Kevin has released seven albums as a leader, leads his Hays and Jorge Rossy. own bands and has worked with among others Dave Brubeck, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, Drummer Justin Faulkner (born in New Jersey in Esperanza Spalding, Chris Botti, Julian Lage, 1991, raised in Philadelphia) hit the jazz scene at Gretchen Parlato, Sting, David Benoit, Christian the age of 13 playing his first professional gig with McBride, Marian McPartland,Red Holloway, John bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma. Since then he has Mayer, James Moody, Chris Potter, Ernestine played with among others Peter Nero, Jimmy Heath, Anderson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, The Clayton Brothers, Orrin Evans, Sean Jones, Tim Warfield, Bernard Dianne Schuur, Ambrose Akinmusire, Hank Jones, Purdie, Pharoah Saunders, Terence Blanchard, Brubeck Brothers, Frederica Von Stade, Becca Mingus Big Band/Dynasty/Orchestra, Bootsie Stevens, Kendrick Scott Oracle, Sachal Vasandani, Barnes, Jacky Terrasson, Terrence Howard, Bilal, and Eric Harland Voyager. Christian McBride, and is the drummer of choice for numerous others. In 2009, he joined the Branford Bassist Joe Martin (born in 1970 in Kansas City) Marsalis Quartet, and also performs with various is one of the most sought-after bassists on the other ensembles, including several of his own. current New York City jazz scene. He has performed
Nypan
Øyvind Nypan is a guitar player born in Trondheim, Norway.After moving to Paris in he became a member of the Fredrika Stahl band, recording and touring the world for a couple of years. This led to new musical relationships, new albums and new tours.
His first album as a leader ”Elements” was recorded in 2010 and features the French bass player Pierre Boussaguet as well as the eminent saxophone player Petter Wettre and Shining keyboard monster Bernt Moen.. His second album ”Republique” was recorded in Paris with tenor player Rick Margitza and was well recieved by the jazz public. In 2017 his third album “Stereotomic” was released on Losen Records getting great reviews all over the place. Nypan Trio featuring Daniel Formo on Hammond organ and Truls Rønning on drums have released two albums “Directions” (2015) and “Life of Three” (2018)
As a member of the punk jazz group The Tronosonic Experience they released their debut album in 2017 on Losen Records. The follow up album is expected later this year.
Been collaborating with: Rick Margitza , Petter Wettre, Erik Smith, Sharik Hasan, Simone Prattico, Fredrika Stahl, Skien Jazzorkester + Audun Kleive, Leonardo Montana, Pierre Boussaguet, Hervé Meschinet de Richemond, Vigleik Storaas, Bernt Moen, Espen Lind, Kirsti Huke Håkon Mjåset Johansen, Cristianssand String Swing Ensemble, Hadrien Feraud, Philippe Baden Powell, Christian Martinez, Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz, Sarah Morrow, Jon Pål Inderberg, Palle Wagnberg, Kim Ofstad, Erland Dalen, Per Arne Glorvigen+++ Some selected concerts:
Molde Internasjonale Jazzfestival, Kongsberg Jazzfestival, Billboard Live (Osaka, Tokyo &Fukuoka), Jazz à Juan (Frankrike), JazzIT (Tyskland), Palatia Jazz (Tyskland), The Tivoli(Helsingborg), Bodø Jazz Open, Time Show Center (Istanbul), Champs-sur-Marne Jazz Festival (Frankrike),Tokyo Jazz Festival, Polarjazz, Maijazz, Orleans Jazz Festival (Frankrike), Canalstreet, Madajazzcar (Madagaskar) +++
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