With a personal and atmospheric expression, the trio Lars Fiil New Ground creates a musical universe where beautiful melodies, open improvisation, and electronic elements merge.
The group plays modern Nordic jazz, where the melodic and contemplative are combined with curiosity and innovation. The trio consists of Lars Fiil (piano and synthesizer), Nicolai Kaas Claesson (electric bass), and Matt Carroll (drums), who are also known from bands such as I Think You're Awesome, Horse Orchestra, and SloGlo.
The trio’s latest album, New Ground, has received great acclaim and was included in Jazznyt’s list of the Best Danish Jazz Releases of 2024. Shortly after its release, the album was also chosen as Album of the Week on DR P8 Jazz, where it was described as “a record full of Scandinavian beauty and calm, with a little bit of electronic umami on top.”
Bandleader Lars Fiil has over the years established himself as a prominent figure on the european ...
With a personal and atmospheric expression, the trio Lars Fiil New Ground creates a musical universe where beautiful melodies, open improvisation, and electronic elements merge.
The group plays modern Nordic jazz, where the melodic and contemplative are combined with curiosity and innovation. The trio consists of Lars Fiil (piano and synthesizer), Nicolai Kaas Claesson (electric bass), and Matt Carroll (drums), who are also known from bands such as I Think You're Awesome, Horse Orchestra, and SloGlo.
The trio’s latest album, New Ground, has received great acclaim and was included in Jazznyt’s list of the Best Danish Jazz Releases of 2024. Shortly after its release, the album was also chosen as Album of the Week on DR P8 Jazz, where it was described as “a record full of Scandinavian beauty and calm, with a little bit of electronic umami on top.”
Bandleader Lars Fiil has over the years established himself as a prominent figure on the european jazz scene, and his compositions on New Ground have earned him a nomination for the Carl Prize as Jazz Composer of the Year 2024.
When Lars Fiil New Ground takes the stage, the audience is invited into a sensory and intimate sound universe, where strong melodies, deep grooves, and richly textured improvisations intertwine. The music moves effortlessly between the fragile and the powerful, creating an intense concert experience that leaves a lasting impression.
"…en af de smukkeste danske jazzudgivelser der er kommet i år."
Niels Overgaard, Jazznyt
“Fiil is gifted with sketching instant, beautiful, moving melodies.”
Eyal Hareuveni – Salt Peanuts
"This beautifully conceived album nods to classical music, jazz, and spontaneous creativity. Fiil has taken a bold step down a different path with this music, successfully blending various elements of his stylistic playing"
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