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Edvard

from Pocket Guides by Ben Morris

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“Edvard” is inspired by the story of my Norwegian great-grandfather, Edvard Johansson, who immigrated alone on a boat to Brooklyn from his native Bergen, Norway when he was just twelve years old. The composition is broken up into three sections: the first paints a abstract picture of Bergen, Norway with fragments of Norwegian folk tunes and rhythms, taken from traditional pols and springleik rhythms, the second is inspired by Edvard’s overseas journey, featuring coloristic, dark gestures that recall ocean storms, dangers at sea, and an unknown horizon; the third captures the energy, noise, and buzz of New York with a minimalistic groove. Throughout the composition, a composite folk theme of my own invention ties together the different sections, suggesting a continuity and preservation of culture, personal history, and heritage. Edvard’s journey in many ways reflects the opposite of my own journey—I personally traveled from the New York area to Norway on a Fulbright Grant, learning about the folk culture of Norway and my personal heritage. I collected the ambient field recordings you hear in “Edvard” during a trip to Bergen, where I felt as if I was retreading my great-grandfather’s path in the opposite direction. 

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from Pocket Guides, released June 17, 2022
David Bernot — soprano and tenor saxophones
Juan Gabriel Olivares — clarinet and bass clarinet
Derek Ganong — trumpet
Magnus Murphy Joelson — trombone
Jack Bogard — violin
Zosha Warpeha — hardanger fiddle
Jonah Udall — guitar
Ben Morris — piano
Dan Montgomery — bass
Evan Hyde — drums
Sam Gautier — percussion

Composed, arranged, and produced by Ben Morris (ASCAP)

Recorded and mastered by Colin Bricker at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO
Mixed by Loren Dorland and Colin Bricker
Front cover art by Ryan Schröder

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Ben Morris is a composer and jazz pianist whose music tells unconventional stories and crosses genre boundaries.

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