This 2009 album on ECM presents Nils Økland’s distinctive Hardanger fiddle work in a refined studio setting. It highlights his compositions and improvisations, blending folk traditions with contemporary jazz sensibilities.
- "Monograph" was recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, a frequent haunt for ECM artists.
- The album features Økland on the Hardanger fiddle alongside a rhythm section of Mats Eilertsen on bass and Thomas Strønen on drums.
- It was Økland's second release for the renowned ECM Records label.
Nils Økland is a Norwegian violinist and composer known for his work in contemporary jazz and folk music. "Monograph" was released midway through his career, following a series of albums that explored traditional Norwegian folk music through a modern lens.
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