Thomas Strønen’s Time is a blind guide
Ayumi Tanaka piano, Selma French Bolstad viool/zang, Leo Svensson Sander cello, Ole Morten Vågan bas, Thomas Pohlitz Strønen drums
Norwegian drummer Thomas Strønen has established himself as a versatile composer. From string trio to piano trio and classical percussion: all of these forms are part of the compelling music he has written for his ensemble Time is a Blind Guide. The evocative melodies draw from folk, the balanced orchestration from modern chamber music, and the shifting rhythmic patterns from contemporary jazz.
Time is a Blind Guide is an acoustic ensemble with strings, piano and percussion. Its first eponymous album was released in 2015. Its second album Lucus (2018) featured pianist Ayumi Tanaka, who seeks connections with her native Japan in her improvisations. The third album will be released this fall, once again on the renowned label ECM Records.