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Arve Henriksen

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Arve Henriksen is a Norwegian trumpeter and composer known for muted, ethereal trumpet tones and atmospheric, Nordic-influenced ambient jazz. He has worked in groups such as Supersilent and collaborated with ensembles and artists including Food and Nine Horses.

Reviews describe Henriksen's trumpet as muted, filtered and falsetto-like; critics compare aspects of his approach to Miles Davis, Gil Evans and Chet Baker. His solo albums Chiaroscuro and Towards Language are highlighted for cinematic, minimalist and ambient qualities. He has participated in collaborative projects including Supersilent and contributions referenced with Nine Horses and Food.

Critics praise Arve Henriksen's muted, falsetto-tinged trumpet and atmospheric, Nordic-influenced ambient-jazz. Chiaroscuro is frequently singled out for its cinematic imagery and evocative soundscapes. Towards Language is described as delicate, ambient and suggestive of imaginary landscapes.

For:Listeners of ambient, minimalist and avant-garde jazz; fans of experimental trumpet and Nordic soundscapes.

 First of all, it's a matter of light.

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 His trumpet is clearly the absolute protagonist of the album, even when the voice appears, it seems just an ideal and complementary continuation of the sound of his instrument, which discreetly recalls the lesson of Miles Davis and "In A Silent Way", yet with extreme originality and an exceptional sensitivity.

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