Equilibrium (no/be/dk)

Sissel Vera Pettersen (no) – voice/sopranosax/live effects

Joachim Badenhorst (be) – clarinets

Mikkel Ploug (dk) – guitar

The trio synthesize elements of jazz, folk/world, classical, minimalism and the avant-garde in a mixture of free improvisation and original compositions. Equilibrium’s two first album releases “Equilibrium” and “Walking Voices” won a number of nominations as “best jazz album of the year”, and holds a cult status among an international group of younger generation of jazzmusicians.

Equilibrium is made up of belgium clarinetist Joachim Badenhorst, Norwegian vocalist and saxophonist SIssel Vera Pettersen and danish guitarist Mikkel Ploug.

Joachim has performed all over the world and worked with the likes of Han Bennik Trio, Tony Malaby Novola and Dave Douglas. He is to be found on Downbeat’s poll for best clarinetist and is much celebrated on the european jazz and experimental scene. He is known for his solo work as well as his large ensemble Carate Urio Orchestra with some of Europes finest young musicians.

The Norwegian vocal phenomena Sissel Vera Pettersen spell binds the listeners with her vocal soundscapes of loops and colorful use of her unique voice. She has worked with outstanding people like Lionel Loueke, John Hollenbeck, Theo Bleckman, and Chick Corea.

Mikkel Ploug has released a number of albums on esteemed labels Fresh Sound, Whirlwind Recordings, Sunnyside Records and have toured all over the world with his trio and quartet featuring american saxophonist Mark Turner. He has performed with the Royal Danish Ballet and has won much international recognition for his original music.

Links:

https://soundcloud.com/mikkel-ploug/cathedral

http://equilibriumtrio.tumblr.com

Latest album “Liquid Light”:

http://songlines.com/release/liquid-light/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQsGP4JwWP0

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumTrio

Press:

“Masterclass – In a setting without bass and drums this trio offers astonishing beautiful music “ Jazzpodium (DE)

“Improvising vocals meet guitar soundscapes as clarinet soars in this spellbinding trio effort. Music this free and also this beautiful is a rare gem and it just keeps getting better with every listen as it yields up more textures and tones.” The Province (CA)

“…you can get a feeling of elevation, maybe even levitation. It’s that stunning…my favorite record of the year so far.” – Mark

Saleski, Jazz.com

“Top 10 jazzalbum of the year 2009” The Epoch Times (NYC/World Wide)

“the trio Equilibrium were, for me, the revelation of this year’s festival They’re yet to perform in the UK. This must be remedied.”

Peter Quinn – The Art Desk, London (UK)

“Top 10 jazzalbum of the year 2009” Jazznyt – DK

“Best albums of 2011” Jazzwrap

”unique work by this European trio” Popmatters (US)

“create a stunning ambience in the crystalline use of their instruments on Equilibrium” All About Jazz (US)

“The trio’s conception and musical rapport is so cohesive, they draw listeners in with their surprisingly seductive sounds. It is a consistently intriguing session that still maintains its power after repeated listening”. J.b. Spins (NYC)

”The trio’s ability to coalesce and then become three unique voices makes it obvious that these three musicians were meant for each other.” RVA Jazz (US)

“a stark yet delicate and sensuous music of great originality and elegance.”…“Every piece on the this is rich in detail, subtle in substance and very well crafted. It reminds me of series of fairy tales for our mind’s eye”. Downtown Music Gallery (US)

“a work that explores the cycles of life witha ceremonial air that offers few lighthearted moments, but is deeply forceful.” All about Jazz (US)

“Equilibrium is a largely successful and highly unusual collaboration… An hour of variations on ‘November’ would have suited me down to the ground, but instead this talented trio have taken a more adventurous path” Luna Kafe (UK)

“A lovely collection of songs and tunes from the ethereal, experimental outskirts of the jazz world” Ectophiles Guide (US)

With the use of voice guitar and wind instruments the trio creates a gravitating state of beautiful and moving music. Lira (SE)

“five stars” Kvadratuur (BE)

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