Based in Berlin, he has a background that includes winning a traditional Norwegian music competition and performing experimental drone music. Having released three albums on JAZZLAND, he is a well-known figure in the Norwegian jazz scene. Furthermore, on his latest album, he collaborates with Sam Gendel and Ikue Mori, demonstrating a keen awareness of contemporary trends.

He plays a variety of stringed instruments from Norway, Turkey, and India, and just as you’re immersing yourself in their ancient tones, you find yourself transported into a world of drones and ambient sounds… only for an approachable, nostalgic melody to suddenly emerge—a contrast that creates a truly dreamlike atmosphere. These melodies are said to be influenced by late 19th-century—specifically 1910s—American ragtime piano music and early 20th-century French music, which perfectly evokes the texture of old films and the allegorical worldview seen in the album artwork.

With its airy, organic forest vibe and a distinct “Nordic mushroom” feel—combined with the fact that it was recorded at the local Strandevarm Church—it creates a truly mysterious acoustic space. It was hard to come by due to distribution issues, but I managed to secure a few copies via direct shipment from Norway. It might be difficult to grasp this unique sense of time just from a preview, but… it’s personally one of my favorite albums! Definitely check it out! (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)