REICHE
LEAVING ALTENHAIN

REICHE’s hard-hitting Debut album
Release: 7 March 2025

REICHE shatters boundaries, fueled by pure energy and risk. The duo weaves a musical world deeply rooted in Norwegian cutting edge jazz, with powerful influences from progressive metal, electronica, hip-hop, free jazz and post-rock. They play in the borderlands of free improvisation and composed material, gliding effortlessly between the two - often within the same track.

Featuring newcomer Vegard Rishaug on guitar & electronics and one of the brightest stars of new Norwegian generation; Øyvind Leite on Drums (Young Jazz Artist 2018-award and a commissioned piece for the renowned Trondheim Jazz Orchestra in 2024 w/I LIKE TO SLEEP). REICHE are here to provoke, to connect, and to give everything - Whatever it takes.

The Result? An explosive dopamine rush of riffs, grooves, and raw intensity that will undoubtedly move you. You might find yourself dancing, crying - or making impulsive choices you’ll never forget. REICHE’s mission is simple; to knock some unfiltered reality into your head, with music as their sole weapon.

The hard-hitting debut album was LEAVING ALTENHAIN was recorded live at Victoria - Nasjonal Jazzscene. This is more than just an album, it’s the soundtrack to a life’s journey, filled with adventure, risk and and insatiable hunger for new experiences. A life worth living, with all the excitement, joy and pain that comes with it. REICHE challenges you to live, There’s no use in fearing time.

Musicians:
Øyvind Leite - drums

Vegard Rishaug - guitar

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PRODUCTION // OF 235

Recorded by Lousie Lavoll (1-6) at Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene, Kyrre Laastad (7), live at Øra Studio
Mixed by Vegard Rishaug in Øra Studio
Mastered by Karl Klaseie in Øra Mastering
Cover art by Solveig Grendahl Vold