Cry Not To Laugh Leon Røsten Trio

• 1 Cry Not To Laugh 06:18
• 2 The Chronically Arriving Late Person 05:08
• 3 Først, størst og best, og ny ny ny 02:52
• 4 Tankevev 08:04
• 5 Dovrebanen 06:19
• 6 Freedom Then 02:04
• 7 So This Is What Rejection Feels Like 07:49
• 8 It’s Either Cyan Or Teal 05:27
• 9 I Can See It In Your Eyes 06:39
• Total Runtime 50:40

Info for Cry Not To Laugh

Leon Røsten is a Norwegian jazz pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer currently living and working in Oslo. His work revolves around composing, recording, and performing with his own ensembles. This music reflects his lifelong experience collaborating with a diverse range of musicians, bands, and genres, both in Norway and internationally.

The trio, consisting of Alf Høines (double bass), Øystein Aarnes Vik (drums) and Leon Røsten (piano), creates music that moves seamlessly between floating chord progressions, intricate rhythmic patterns, and lyrical melodic lines. Their sound is clearly inspired by pianists such as Bill Evans, Keith Jarret and Brad Mehldau.

Leon Røsten Trio

Leon Røsten Trio
The trio, consisting of Leon Røsten (piano), Alf Høines (double bass), and Øystein Aarnes Vik (drums), creates music that effortlessly transitions between floating chord progressions, intricate rhythmic patterns, and lyrical melodic lines. Their sound draws inspiration from pianists like Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau.

Bassist Alf Høines is known for his work with projects such as Caramel 11, Get Your Goat, The Verge, and Peders Hode, while drummer Øystein Aarnes Vik has gained recognition with bands like Masåva, Arne Torvik Trio, and Skadedyr. Together with pianist and composer Leon Røsten, they explore new musical territories, crafting a cohesive and vibrant expression that resonates both emotionally and intellectually.

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