“Music that brings you on a journey through a string-sonic universe, that unites
the dirty energy of rock music with the dusty and longing vibe of country music,
and the rich harmonics of jazz music.” - Jazzklubben
Nordal Twang plays instrumental jazz/rock with great ambitions. The music incites
grand soundscapes, that let your mind wander freely. The compositions embrace
both simplicity alongside melodious expressions and thoroughly composed
sections, in order to create a space for immersion.
The music is inspired by americana and the dusty Tarantino style; one could
name it cowboy jazz. The band explores evocative tones and voices, having
found a unique sound where the energy of rock meets the complexity of jazz.
Twang refers to the rusty blues-inspired sound from the southern states of
America, which is expressed and united with the blue Nordic tone. The album,
“South of the Border” explores ...

“Music that brings you on a journey through a string-sonic universe, that unites
the dirty energy of rock music with the dusty and longing vibe of country music,
and the rich harmonics of jazz music.” - Jazzklubben
Nordal Twang plays instrumental jazz/rock with great ambitions. The music incites
grand soundscapes, that let your mind wander freely. The compositions embrace
both simplicity alongside melodious expressions and thoroughly composed
sections, in order to create a space for immersion.
The music is inspired by americana and the dusty Tarantino style; one could
name it cowboy jazz. The band explores evocative tones and voices, having
found a unique sound where the energy of rock meets the complexity of jazz.
Twang refers to the rusty blues-inspired sound from the southern states of
America, which is expressed and united with the blue Nordic tone. The album,
“South of the Border” explores the genres further and is completed by grandiose
brass arrangements, inspired by both Mexican mariachi bands and the style of Gil
Evans.
Nordal Twang enjoys improvisations; Presence and responsiveness is a big part
of the performance of the band.
They have through a number of years cooperated with the internationally
recognised saxophone player, Fredrik Lundin. His enormous experience and
expressivity have contributed greatly to the unique and original sound of Nordal
Twang.
“Quite unique, grandiose, beautiful, Danish.” - Gaffa
Jesper Nordal is an experienced Danish guitarist and composer. Besides records
in his own name with Nordal Twang, he has contributed to a long line of releases
by both Danish and international artists. He brings with him a great sense of
simple, yet powerful melodies, and huge guitar sounds, both evocative and with a
rock-inspired edge. He departures from the world of rock and blues combined
with the advanced language of jazz and improvisation. This gives him a unique
sound and style. He has worked with, among others: Juan Ospina, the Danish
Radio Big Band, Sofia Ribeiro, Marcelo Woloski, and Dawn Joseph.
“From the very start, You’re blown away” - Ivan Rod, Gaffa...

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