April 7th - Magnús Jóhann and Skúli Sverrisson
Magnús Jóhann and Skúli Sverrisson combine their forces for a performance
of new music arranged by the duo. Magnús Jóhann is a piano player and
record producer that has pursued a diverse range of styles in his work
along with being one of the most active performers in Iceland. Skúli
is a bass player and one of Iceland’s most renowned jazz musicians, he has
released solo albums along with appearing on over a hundred recordings and
collaborated with a vast amount of artists of all kinds. Last spring
Magnús and Skúli recorded new material by Magnús which he composed for the
duo. They will also perform new and older material by Skúli for this
particular occasion. The music is impressionistic and full of
exciting textures. Free improvisation is also involved and together the
duo will investigate various destinations within their music with the
trust and synchronization they have developed through
their playing.
Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson, piano
Skúli Sverrisson, bass