This 1990 album captures a moment in Icelandic jazz history, featuring the then-emerging artist Björk alongside the established tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar. It showcases a lesser-heard facet of Björk's musical journey before her international solo superstardom.
- The album was recorded in Reykjavík and released by Alda Music. It features traditional jazz instrumentation, including piano, bass, and drums. This project predates Björk's more globally recognized electronic and art-pop material.
- The album's title, "Gling-Gló," is an Icelandic onomatopoeia. The album consists of jazz standards and original compositions. This record was released in Iceland only.
- The tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar were established Icelandic jazz musicians. Björk's collaboration brought a new audience to the trio's work. The album was released on CD and LP.
Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar was a jazz ensemble formed in Iceland. This 1990 release documented their work in bebop.
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