Thomas Torstrup, Martin Högberg & John Pål Inderberg
PATOS
Photo: Elin Iversen
release: november 5th 2021.
Thomas Torstrup and Martin Högberg have played together for many years, and back in 2010 they formed a duo, wishing to explore the combination between electric guitar and church organ. When they decided to record their album first (“Selbu Sessions”, Øra Fonogram, 2017), they asked the well known Norwegian saxophonist John Pål Inderberg to join them as the melodic third band member. Now, 4 years later, they have recorded their second album with their original music, Patos, and we are proud to present the music.
Martin Högberg and Thomas Torstrup have composed music especially for this exciting ensemble, the format of church organ, electric guitar and baritone saxophone. Their musical intention for the group has always been "to find new musical paths in the church room"! Many of Patos’ compositions also want to explore the instruments' respective roles in the soundscape, and to involve the secret fourth band member: the church room itself! The acoustics in the beautiful Sakshaug church in Trøndelag (NO), where the album was recorded, give completely new dimensions to any compositional or improvisational idea. All members of the trio have deep roots in the jazz tradition, but are also inspired by classical music, church music, rock and electronica. This can very well be heard in the music, where together they process the songs in a close interaction where open ears help to give the music new directions in an interesting and sonorous universe.
With the album title Patos, the musicians want to give an insight into the experience it meant for them to finally be able to meet and play during the pandemic's worst ravages. Many emotions were at play, first and foremost an enormous joy to be able to play again. This joy shines through in the form of heartfelt and listening interaction with great dynamic range.
Musicians:
Thomas Torstrup - church organ
Martin Högberg - guitar
John Pål Inderberg - baritone saxophone
BUY & STREAM
PRODUCTION // OF 187
Produced and arranged by Torstrup/Högberg
Recorded in Sakshaug kirke (Trondheim, NO) December 2020 by Kyrre Laastad
Mixed in Øra Studio (Trondheim, NO) by Jo Ranheim
Mastered by Karl Klaseie in Øra Mastering (Trondheim, NO)
Cover design by Guro Grønvik Møller