Ytre Suløens Jass-ensemble

Ytre Suløen's Jass-ensemble has had a number of legendary concerts in Molde Cathedral. Many will remember the 5 (!) sold-out concerts with Skruk in 2003. Those who remember even further back will likely remember Hallalujazz! in 1982 – also a Skruk collaboration. The last time Ytre Suløen played in the Cathedral they created magic together with Arve Henriksen during his residency in 2009. With this in mind, many wished for the chance to hear Ytre Suløen in the Cathedral once again.

The concert will offer tunes from gospel queen Mahalia Jackson's repertoire, mixed with newer compositions, including banjoist Einar Aarø's lovely «Dirge for Christian» from the band's album Eternal Now (2017). The album received good reviews and local critic, Tor Hammerø, wrote, «The band is as vital and exuberant as it's always been, but with slightly more modern impulses included than before. This is also reflected in the repertoire that carries songs from both Cannonball Adderley, Andrea Crouch and Wynton Marsalis, but also traditional gospel songs and the title song by Tricia's uncle, John Boutté, and Einar Aarø's tribute to his late partner, 'Dirge for Christian'».

Banjoist Aarø is, by the way, the only original member from the start of Ytre Suløen back in 1973.

Sturla Hauge Nilsen – trumpet, Lars Frank – clarinet/saxophone, Gunnar Bech – trombone, Einar Aarø – banjo, Morten Gunnar Larsen – piano, David Gald – tuba, Kristoffer Tokle – drums, Tricia Bouttè – vocals.