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Eivind Aarset

Born 23 March 1961.

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Biography

Eivind Aarset (born March 23, 1961) is a Norwegian guitarist who has worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ute Lemper, Ketil Bjørnstad, Mike Mainieri, Arild Andersen, Abraham Laboriel, Dhafer Youssef and Django Bates yet is most known for his work with trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer.

His style is often associated with that of nu jazz as his performing, improvising and albums feature a strong 21st century electronic influence. He is considered to be one of the unique re-interpretations of what the role and sound of the electric guitarist can be.

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BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Connected 2004

    Connected

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Third solo effort from Norwegian nu-jazz/avant fusion axe hero...
  2. Light Extracts 2001

    Light Extracts

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    ...a world where nothing sleeps and time zones melt into the ether...

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Dhafer Youssef Divine Shadows (2006)
Instrument Ketil Bjørnstad Grace (2001)
Instrument Marilyn Mazur's Future Song Small Labyrinths (1997)
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