Duo’s music is thoroughly improvised and its spirit rises from the untameable virgin wilderness of the North. The performance works like an authentic soul trip to the heart of nature.
Isungset’s unusual and primitive drumset consists of natural materials, like wood and stones. He also plays jaw harp and uses his voice as an instrument. Tapio’s repertoire goes from a variety of fl utes and clarinets to kantele and all sorts of little instruments…
After many years of collaboration, they eventually publish a common album. When listening to this “Aihki” (Ektro-records -released September
2006) you feel that there are no boundaries to their music shamanism, and their deep humanity.
TERJE ISUNGSET (b. 1964) is one of Europe’s most accomplished and innovative percussionists. With over two decades of experience in jazz and ethnic scandinavian music, he is taking these types of music far beyond their traditional boundaries. He has crafted his own instruments from Norwegian natural elements, arctic birch, granite, slate, sheep
bells, and even ice. www.isung.net
“Yes, Terje Isungset is a drummer; in fact he is one of Norway’s most creative percussionists, but this solo set presents him more like a cross between a sound artist and a shaman.” François Couture/
www.allmusic.com
JORMA TAPIO tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, bass flute, etc.
Jorma Tapio (b.1957) is one of the most emotionally powerful, inventive and original woodwind players in Finland. He is really going his own way to fully express himself and expand his personality through music
www.personal.inet.fi/musiikki/jormatapio
Booking:
Vapaat äänet – Charles Gil