Monkey Plot

Monkey Plot

Monkey Plot 2014 at Vossajazz 2014.
(Photo by Knut Andersen)
Background information
Origin Norway
Genres Jazz
Years active 2011–present
Labels Hubro, Gigafon
Website www.monkeyplot.com
Members Christian Skår Winther
Magnus Skavhaug Nergaard
Jan Martin Gismervik

Monkey Plot (initiated in 2011) is a Norwegian jazz trio playing acoustic improvised music with their own tuch.[1]

Biography

Monkey Plot at Vossajazz 2014.

After four years of study at the Norwegian Academy of Music, the trio have distinguished themselves as strong newcomers on the Norwegian jazz scene. They released their debut album Løv Og Lette Vimpler in 2013. The album was recorded in Stavanger, in the studio of Norwegian free jazz pioneer Frode Gjerstad. He has succeeded in capturing the simple, acoustic and intimate sound, of the trio and the free-spirited structure of its pieces, blending organic guitar improvisation with clear references to the ECM recordings of Ralph Towner.

Monkey Plot has a modern and original expression that does not sound like anything else. They have a seeking approach with a tranquility and strong individual voices. The band has come a long way in developing its own musical language and being true to their own universe. The musicians exude confidence and have a distinct presence in the music that creates a strong sense of communication and interaction. The trio has a compelling approach to improvisation.[2]

Band members

Honors

Discography

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monkey Plot.
  1. "Fornøyd trio videre til finalen" (in Norwegian). Moldejazz. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  2. Brauer, Camilla Slaattun (2014-07-14). "Monkey Plot vant Jazzintro 2014" (in Norwegian). JazzINorge.no. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  3. Hareuveni, Eyal (2013-08-29). "Monkey Plot: Lov Og Lette Vimpler (2013)". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  4. Andersen, Arild R. (2015-03-31). "Norske lekkerbiskener" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Retrieved 2015-11-21.

External links

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