Mathias Eick 4tet

Mathias Eick is among the most immediately recognizable soloists to have emerged from the Norwegian jazz scene, and his wistful trumpet sound and strongly melodic compositions have met with a positive response around the world. The Guardian has described as, a cinematic interest in musical storytelling.

The music on the album can be described as lyrical rhythmic modern jazz, with a strong focus on shared energy. With the title, Mathias Eick wants to express concern for the people affected by the unrest that has ruled the Middle East for as long as he can remember. "-I remember watching the news at my grandmother's house every Thursday when I was little, and one thing kept happening, there was always war somewhere in the Middle East," says Eick. The album was recorded in Rainbow studio in Oslo in January 2024 while the war was once again raging between Israelis and Palestinians, and left its mark on the music.

Since the beginning of the 2000s, Mathias Eick has been one of Norway's central jazz performers with great success both at home and abroad. In 2007, Eick was named the biggest international talent in New York, and since then has released albums under his own name in 52 countries. He has won many awards internationally for his music, and his music reaches a larger audience than just the jazz community. On the album, Eick treats Casio, vocals and Trumpet.

The release of Lulleby marks another milestone in Mathias Eick's career and establishes him as a leading voice in modern jazz.