Zanussi Five

Per Zanussi (bass), Kjetil Møster (tenor sax), Rolf-Erik Nystrøm (alto sax), Eirik Hegdal (baritone/alto sax), Per Oddvar Johansen (drums/percussion)

Zanussi Five released their debut CD in February 2005 (Moserobie) to great critics:

'This is original and beautiful!' Groove.no

'The band demonstrates an almost extrem co-play ... fascinating and increadibly beautiful!' Stimuli, Kr.sand

'Strong CD debut, original line-up' Terje Mosnes, Dagbladet

'Zanussi Five is a new strong flower within the large greenhouse of modern Norwegian jazz' Roald Helgheim, Dagsavisen

Zanussi Five presents five strong musicians within the new, fresh generation of Norwegian jazz! Three of the hottest sax players in Norway linked with a highly experienced and delicate rhythm section perform compositions by band leader Per Zanussi. The result is an extrovert and slightly surrealistic mix of swinging grooves, energetic free jazz and beautiful melodies. Two qualities often mentioned about Zanussi Five are the obvious and tremendous joy of playing, and their increadible energy, often resulting in ecstatic audiences.