Mette Henriette is the debut double album by Norwegian saxophonist and composer Mette Henriette, released on ECM Records on October 16, 2015. It was the first debut double album to ever be released on the label.
Critical reception
The Guardian critic John Fordham said that "Mette Henriette is a contemporary music star on the rise". The Independent critic Phil Johnson describes the album as "contemporary chamber music of power and persuasion, that joins its musicians in a quest for serenity". AllMusic critic Thom Jurek described the album as "an auspicious, provocative debut", and that "ECM's considerable faith in this young musician is well founded". All About Jazz critic Hryar Attarian described it as a "mosaic of shimmering tonal hues, provocative ideas and sublime moods". All About Jazz critic Karl Ackermann praised it for being "soulful and inspiring" and concluded that "Mette Henriette is original and unique and should generate much anticipation around Rølvåg's future projects."
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Track listing
Personnel Musicians
Mette Henriette – tenor saxophone Johan Lindvall – piano Katrine Schiøtt – violincello Eivind Lønning – trumpet Andreas Rokseth – bandoneon Henrik Munkeby Nørstebø – trombone Per Zanussi – bass Per Oddvar Johansen – drums Sara Övinge – violin (Cikada String Quartet) Karin Hellqvist – violin (Cikada String Quartet) Odd Hannisdal – violin (Cikada String Quartet) Bendik Foss – viola (Cikada String Quartet) Ingvild Nesdal Sandnes – violincello (Cikada String Quartet)
Technical
Jan Erik Kongshaug – studio engineer
References