Mathias Eick’s trumpet playing immediately catches the ear, with clear, often melancholic melody lines like ‘streaks of light in the darkness’ (JazzTimes). Every note supports his compositions, which balance between jazz, folk and ambient. His quintet creates pure magic when the sounds of trumpet and violin come together. The Norwegian group celebrates international success with albums on the esteemed label ECM.

For years Mathias Eick has traveled the world with Jaga Jazzist, the forward-thinking formation that brought together jazz and rock musicians from Norway. In his own bands he has developed his lyrical, thoughtful style, inspired by icons such as Chet Baker, Kenny Wheeler and Enrico Rava. His goal is to portray emotions without words.

Mathias Eick trumpet, Håkon Aase violin, Erlend Slettevoll piano, Trond Frønes bass, Torstein Lofthus drums