Arild Andersen trio

The legendary bass player Arild Andersen visits Stavanger together with Tommy Smith and Paolo Vinaccia. Anchored by the massively sonorous, muscular double bass playing of Andersen, the group marries melodic invention with crisp rhythms and rich colouring. Scottish saxophonist Smith’s tough yet tender tenor playing and Italian-born, Norwegian-based Vinaccia’s creative, imaginative drumming combine with Andersen’s remarkable flexibility and use  of multi-layered lines to create a sound that’s orchestral in scope and yet superbly mobile.

Arild Andersen – bass, Tommy Smith – saxophone and Paolo Vinaccia – drums