Trondheim Jazzorkester & Espen Berg
Maetrix
In 2016, the Norwegian pianist and composer Espen Berg was commissioned to write for the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. With the opportunity to hand-pick a line-up consisting of 14 of Scandinavia's most creative and prolific jazz artists, Espen grasped this opportunity with both hands and a mind bursting with ideas. 'Maetrix' premiered at the Molde Intl Jazz Festival in 2017 to a standing ovation. However, 'Maetrix' isn't just an impressive feat, it's also incredibly beautiful music. With this work, Espen has solidified his call to explore a kind of music where complex rhythms are paired with strong, heartfelt melodies.