Thomas Winther Andersen - Bass
Jimmy Halperin - Tenor saxophone
Steve Altenberg - Drums
Håkon Storm Mathisen - Guitar
Torgrim Sollid - Trumpet
Line Up was founded by Thomas Winther Andersen in 1995. Their second cd, "Out From A Cool Storage" was released by norcd in April 2004.
The band is one of a few contemporary jazz ensembles that have developed their music over many years of playing together. The collaboration between Guitarist Storm-Mathisen, Andersen and Sollid goes back to 1985. Although the band members live in three different countries they have met regularly to performe in Europe as well as the USA. The style of the band originates from "cool jazz" with reference to musicians such as Lennie Tristano, Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz, but their music also incorporates many elements of the later developments in jazz.
After the first concert in Holland, 1995 "Noord Hollandse Courant" wrote: ......Line Up proved to a complete that jazz and swing still is very much alive
...a solid and sure footed jazz album which, rooted in of jazz `s most exciting expressional styles, offers a particular tasteful listening experience.
Bergens Tidene 18/2 1999
....... Very Listenable it is too.Dagens Næringsliv 9/1 1999
........The project is carried out in a grand way, with eminent solo performances
Dagsavisen 10/1 99 The name Line Up originates from Lennie Tristano's famous variation of the same name, based on "All Of Me" from 1955. Tristano's solo seemed to be an impossibility. We think the impossible is a decent aim to have, hence the name of the band!Tenorsaxophone: Jimmy Halperin, born 1958 (USA)
He has frequently toured in the States and Europe with his own bands, and has recorded for television, film and radio both in the USA and the Netherlands. He has a.o. played with musicians such as: Warne Marsh, Barry Harris, Peck Morrison, Sonny Dallas, Michael Moore and Albert Heath. Next to Line Up he can be heard on a duo recording "Psalm" with Sal Mosca (Zinnia Record 1998) , with Liquidjazz (Mystic/Eclipse 1999) , a trio CD with Don Messina and Bill Chattin entitled Cycle Logical (Cadence 2003) and a trio release with Dominic Duval and Jay Rosen (CIMP 2004). Many of the cds are available at Cadence MusicSteve has toured throughout North America, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa and the Middle East. He now spends both time in Europe and in New York, where he has worked with among others, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chris Potter, Darrell Grant. In 1993, Altenberg arrived in Amsterdam where he established himself on the jazz scene working with some of Holland's finest musicians. In 1997, VIA Records signed Steve as an exclusive recording artist and his first release, "Dig Deep" marked his emergence as a leader. The recording received critical acclaim and remained in the jazz chart top ten for six months. In the fall of 1999, Via released Altenberg's follow-up CD, Impressions Of Summer, which features, Dale Barlow on alto saxophone. Steve received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from St. Mary's College of Maryland and continued his studies in Bosten, at Berklee College of Music. « back
He has performed in a diverse range of styles from Rock through Free jazz and is one of the most respected guitar players in Norway. Håkon is an active composer. The last few years his long list of compositions written for Big Band has become astonishing. The corporation with Thomas Winther Andersen and Torgrim Sollid goes back to the early eighties and contributes a lot to the musical concept of Line Up. Since 1992 Håkon teaches ensemble, rhythmic training, theory, ear training, and guitar at The Norwegian State Academy of Music. Håkon studied at Rhythmic conservatory in Copenhagen, from which he graduated in 1991
Torgrim is a profile composer and arranger and leads a contemporary jazz units SØYR since 1976. With this 10 piece band he has made several recordings, toured in Europe and performed on television and radio. The latest CD Home alone, is available from the Norwegian label "Curling Legs ". Torgrim has worked with musicians such as Jan Garbarek, Karin Krog and Warne Marsh, with whom he also made two recordings, Warne Marsh in Norway and For the time being. Currently Torgrim is a associate professor in Jazz at The Norwegian State Academy of Music.
Counter Action - TW. Andersen - norcd 0454
Far Away - TW. Andersen - norcd 9831
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