Ambush by A tonic for the troops
The highly acclaimed debut album Ambush from the band A tonic for the troops, released on the Norwegian label ODIN records 17th of April 2021.
The vinyl is double and has a beautiful gatefold.
"«And so eight top-class songs line up and form one of the best jazz albums of 2021.
An absolutely inspiring jazz album in perfect sound with wonderful songs. Period!» musicansich.de
"It's full of delicacy and ardour".
"With an energy that seems insatiable, they move forward in a tight formation and take everything in their path." culturejazz.fr
“Ambush”: its quality makes it one of the essential products of 2021 for anyone who regularly listens to jazz." musicmap.it
Tracklist
| 1. | The Capitulation of Alexandria | 7:15 |
| 2. | Marc´s Lament | 9:05 |
| 3. | Oxford Suite | 7:01 |
| 4. | Blue Nile | 9:11 |
| 5. | Ambush | 6:33 |
| 6. | 1 Welgelegen Road | 4:56 |
| 7. | Monozygotic | 9:39 |
| 8. | Atlantic Crossing | 9:16 |
Credits
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Energetic, melodic, straight, free, swinging, intense, high and low: "A tonic for the troops" mixes all these ingredients into one drink and is a proper remedy in the shape of a jazz quartet. This mixture contains close interaction, strong melodies, a bouncy accompaniment and terrific individual performances.
Ellen Brekken - Espen Berg - Magnus Bakken - Magnus Sefaniassen Eide