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Eivind Opsvik – Overseas V – Loyal Label

by Audiophile Audition | Aug 2, 2017 | Jazz CD Reviews

Eivind Opsvik – Overseas V [TrackList follows] – Loyal Label LLCD202, 38:49 [3/17/17] ****: Bassist/composer Eivind Opsvik once again reveals his comprehensive jazz outlook. (Eivind Opsvik – mixer, producer, double bass, analog bass synthesizer, Oberheim drum machine, hand claps; Brandon Seabrook – electric guitar; Tony Malaby – tenor saxophone; Kenny Wollesen – drums, percussion, Rhythm Ace drum machine, hand claps; Jacob Sacks – piano, RMI Rock-Si-Chord organ) Conventionality isn’t something found on bassist/composer Eivind Opsvik’s releases. The Norwegian-born Opsvik has been a part of the NYC downtown improv/jazz crowd for more than two decades, and his continuing Overseas album series has been an evolving, developing and imaginative documentation of Opsvik’s unusual style, which merges modern jazz with other influences. On prior outings, Opsvik melded Northern European folk into his compositions, along with other music ingredients. On the 38-minute, nine-track Overseas V (on Opsvik’s Loyal label) Opsvik doesn’t abandon his previous leanings, but also brings in elements of NY ‘80s music, such as a Talking Heads-esque new wave/funk strain, or Afro-beat inclinations, or danceable tidbits from the electronica or remix oeuvre.  In short, Opsvik once again remains true to his muse by creating and crafting music very much his and his […]