Badgers and Other Beings

Almost six years after their international break through 'Hello Troll', Helge Lien Trio return with an exciting new album. It is the world class songwriting and musicianship, as well as the stand-out production that make 'Badgers And Other Beings' an unmissable experience for both jazz fans and audiophiles.

The ten new compositions compiled on 'Badgers and other Beings' continue where 'Natsukashii' left off, exploring the reflective, experimental side and the playful, groove orientated side of the Helge Lien Trio.

Juggling with rhythmic and melodic elements from folk and world music in songs like 'Calypso In Five' and 'Folkemost', the band surprises the listener with new interpretations on familiar themes.

Lien, Berg and Johansen are not afraid of melodies or a catchy groove, but their excellent skills and deep musicality saves them from ever being just pleasant. Songs like 'Hvalen' and 'Badger's Lullaby' show them virtuously and carefully searching for sounds and atmospheres, only loosely holding on to song structure and measurements.