Wako - Evig Live, Perfekt Orden [Øra Fonogram 227]

Released via the Norwegian imprint Øra Fonogram on November 8th, 2k24 and sent to us by the ensembles lead piano player Kjetil A. Mulelid is "Evig Love, Perfekt Orden", the latest album outing conceived by the quartet that is Wako. Making waves since its inception in 2k15 the four piece, which has also been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy equivalent since, once again follows the innate passion for intricate, oftentimes romantic Jazz journeys also expressed and explored in previous Wako album releases, providing a warm and comforting overall vibe and slightly vintage-leaning atmosphere which fills every room like radiating heat from an open fire whilst the intricate dance of complicated, yet lightweight piano melodies and complex drum rhythms as well as dramatic sax lines in tunes like "Drifting", the lively uptempo grooves and echoes of Improv found in "Amerika" or the meandering spiritual mysticisms of "Organismos" as well as the deep multilayered romantic explorations of "Solskinnet" with their subdued, yet thundering drumrolls are more than just a hint of "Evig Live, Perfekt Orden" being a very much contemporary and modern take on deep, late night suitable Jazz as a genre.

Album artwork on Instagram!