About

SAUMUR Arve Henriksen-Skúli Sverrisson-Hilmar Jensson (IS/NO)
Þriðjudaginn 26. ágúst kl. 20:00
Harpa, Norðurljós 

Saumur is a collaborative project between Arve Henriksen, Skúli Sverrisson, and Hilmar Jensson. Their self-titled album was released by Mengi in 2016 and was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize the same year, receiving a special honorary mention. Since then, the trio has performed widely across Europe, both as a trio and in collaboration with the internationally renowned vocal ensemble Trio Mediæval.

Their music, which is largely based on improvisation, is mysterious and beautiful — a play between light and shadow.

Arve Henriksen is one of Norway’s most renowned jazz musicians, having performed worldwide. He is a unique trumpet player and vocalist who has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Bill Frisell, David Sylvian, and Tigran Hamasyan. He has also released numerous solo albums on ECM and Rune Grammofon.

Skúli Sverrisson is internationally recognized for his distinctive bass playing and has worked with a vast number of artists such as Arto Lindsay, Bill Frisell, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Laurie Anderson. He has released a number of solo and duo albums and is an influential composer.

Hilmar Jensson has performed globally with groups such as AlasNoAxis, Tyft, and many others. He has released several albums of his own and composed a wealth of works for his own bands and others.