- country:Norway
- style(s):Experimental, Jazz
- artist posted by:Kjell Kalleklev Management
Merriwinkle - Sidsel Endresen vocal, Christian Wallumrød - keyboards ,Helge 'Deathprod' Sten - electronics
Sidsel Endresen - solo
Sidsel Endresen - vocal, Christian Wallumroed - keyboards, Jan Bang - live sampling
For the last decade both Sidsel and Christian have been at the forefront of the contemporary music scene as performers, composers and bandleaders. Their collaboration started in 2002. Outside of their improvising duo work (which has so far resulted in the present album Merriwinkle and various concerts) they have collaborated in Endresen’s commisioned piece for Bergen Jazzfestival 2002: Living Rooms – and in her current Undertow-project with Jan Bang (various tours / festivals in Scandinavia, Europe, UK and Canada).
Their first duo release Merriwinkle (Jazzland / Universal -04) presents their improvised and highly contemporary version of the classical duo format, in addition to several tracks featuring sound wizard Helge Sten (alias Deathprod). Sten also appears as co-producer on the album.
The music is completely improvised but does not really fall within the established cathegorys of improvised music. Rather, it draws freely from the duo’s wide and varied range of musical references without catering to any defined genre or style.