An American Compilation

Product Description This album features tracks selected from Nils Molvaer's previous releases and is designed to reconnect the American audience with this comprehensive volume of compositions after his stunning ECM debut. Review "For those who haven?t heard Molvaer, this is a fine way in." -- All Music "Molvaer is altogether something different and more exciting." -- All About Jazz "Molvaer?s 5 star career is lauded here." -- LA Weekly About the Artist Since Releasing his first landmark album, with ECM in 1997, Nils Petter Molvaer has Been awarded 3 Norwegian Grammys, a German Record Critics Award, and LA Weekly?s Jazz Album of the Year securing his place among the truly meaningful jazz musicians of his generation. Now, after focusing on the global market for years, Nils Petter Molvaer is re- entering the American market, celebrating his return with an album appropriately named "An American Compilation". Scheduled for June 6th, this album features tracks hand slected by Nils Petter Molvaer from his previous releases, and is designed to reconnect the American Audience with the depths of his musical landscape. In September, Thirsty Ear wil also be releasing Nils Petter Molvaer?s most recent album "ER". The Guardian raved: "All the elements are in place: Ambient soundscapes, chattering beats and finely wrought inprovistaions." Seamlessly combining DJ?s deep percussion, and brilliant musiciainship. "ER" conveys a mood that is both deliberating and brooding. Lastly, Thirsty Ear?s Blue Series will release Nils Petter Molvaer?s live Album " Streamer" This Journey through trance, texture and contemplation helpedsolidify Nils Petter Molvaer a s a true innovator of today?s jazz.