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Motif, Tricko

Jez Nelson presents Norwegian sextet Motif in concert, plus a set from pianist Kit Downes and cellist Lucy Railton's Tricko.

Norwegian sextet Motif in concert, plus Kit Downes and Lucy Railton's Tricko

Led by bassist Ole Morten Vågan, Motif have been shaping their sound over the last decade, bringing together some of the best players from the young Norwegian improvising scene. Vågan's intense writing allows pieces to spiral from a central phrase or idea, whether it be an urgent groove, a melodic exploration or propulsive free-play. The bassist is joined by Håkon Mjaset Johansen on drums and Håvard Wilk on piano in a powerhouse rhythm section, while the rich frontline features the paired clarinets of Atle Nymo and Michael Thieke alongside trumpeter Eivind Lønning.

The concert also featured a set from Tricko - pianist Kit Downes and cellist Lucy Railton. Their thoughtfully crafted pieces journey through stately themes, brooding melodicism and beautiful, slowly evolving soundscapes.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Miranda Hinkley

First broadcast 09/03/2015.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jun 201523:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • New Release

    • Rudresh Mahanthappa

      Bird Calls #2

      • Bird Calls.
      • ACT.

    • Rudresh Mahanthappa

      Chillin'

      • Bird Calls.
      • ACT.

  • Motif in concert at the Vortex, London on 10 May 2014

    • Motif

      Ich Bin Ein Belieber

    • Motif

      Ballroom Blitz

    • Motif

      My Head Is Listening

    • Motif

      Ballad For An Exploded Bass

  • BBC Introducing Track

    • Nérija

      Pinkham V

  • Tricko in concert at the Vortex, London on 10 May 2014

    • Tricko

      Alliri

    • Tricko

      Many Hands

    • Tricko

      Inho

    • Tricko

      Helkalen

Line up:

Motif: 
Atle Nymo (saxophones and clarinets); Michael Thieke (clarinet); Eivind Lønning (trumpet); Håvard Wiik (piano); Ole Morten Vågan (double bass); Håkon Mjåset Johansen (drums)

Tricko: 
Kit Downes (piano); Lucy Railton (cello)

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Mar 201523:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Mon 8 Jun 201523:00
    BBC Radio 3

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