Presence

Released 1999

Ole Mathisen - soprano/tenor sax and clarinet

Bruno Råberg - acoustic bass

Marcello Pellitteri - drums

Tracks:

  1. Runestones

  2. Jaquemonti Birch

  3. Procession

  4. Sculpture II

  5. Twin Spirits

  6. Berg-Kirsti’s Polska

  7. Sculpture I

  8. Nothing Special

  9. Presence

All compositions by Bruno Råberg

"...a gorgeous unaccompanied statement by Råberg. The three weave together some fascinating textures.."

*** 1/2 Philip Booth, Down Beat Magazine

" This is without doubt a top-shelf jazz trio. Råberg's writing has a rich emotional core.."

David Greenberger, Signal To Noise Magazine

 "A fascinating melange of Scandinavian folk melody and modern jazz. Highly recommended."

Rick Anderson, All Music Guide (US)

"..this remarkable trio session by virtuoso bassist Råberg is fresh and consistently challenging."

James D. Armstrong, Jr. -- JazzNow

"Swedish bassist Bruno Råberg combines the best of both worlds: the folk music of his homeland with the modern mainstream jazz. Mathisen...presents a powerful grainy tone quality on tenor and soprano to contrast with the leader's clear, resonant bass tone."

Jim Santella, ALL ABOUT JAZZ