Nilssen, Gard
ECM, 2022, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 28.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 79
O’s Notes: Norwegian drummer Gard Nilssen leads a trio with Petter Eldh (b), and André Roligheten (sax). They play spirited hard bop with a rounded, controlled abandon that makes for good listening. Highlights are “Boogie”, “Acoustic Dance Music” and “The Other Village”.
Publicist: D. L. Media
