Vårt Land

Elegant and quiet chamber jazz. Drechsler has switched from saxophone to bass clarinet, and this shapes the soundscape. Drawing beautiful melodic lines with such a rough instrument brings about a contrast resulting in a touching vulnerability. Drechsler has full command of the instrument. He treats tonality and song-like qualities in ways that brings lightness without tipping into soggy easy listening. Tord Gustavsen contributes two compositions, and he performs on most of the tracks. Although he is a guest artist here, it sounds as though the interplay between them has been cultivated for years.

Ragnar Kasbo – 2006