self-composed melodies and improvisation of norwegian pianist kjetil jerve

sparky, raw and untiringly nuanced, dugnad rec continue their bold additions to the world of jazz. as expected from the tore ljøkelsøy kvartett, this jam-packed album arrives in one compositionally refined and mature expression. the work is filled with a playful and often cheeky vitality, yet remains underscored by a professorial consistency that marks it with the unmistakable stamp of intellect and class. one should expect nothing less.