The Quiet Nights Orchestra

Don't be fooled by the QNO's placid sounding handle, there's nothing stodgy about these eight bold souls -- led by trombone titan Peter Fredriksson and featuring the seductively swoopingvoice of Sofie Norling -- are among the hottest young jazz talents in Scandinavia. Now they're poised to take on the world.

The QNO's astonishingly tight Chapter One debut combines the sophisticated swing of a classic Blue Note set with the cool precision and propulsive grooves that exemplify the very best of the Nordic jazz tradition. But this creative crew isn't stuck in the past.

The Quiet Nights Orchestra:
Sofie Norling - Voca
Peter Fredriksson - Trombone
Jonne Bentlöv - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Magnus Dölerud - Tenorsax/Baritonesax/Flute
Philip Neterowicz - Piano
Peder Waern - Upright Bass
Carl Ottosson - Drums
Jacob Johannesson - Percussion

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