Free Fall
Free Fall is a celebrated Scandinavian piano trio formed in the late 1990s, featuring the masterful partnership of Ken Vandermark on reeds, Håvard Wiik on piano, and Ingebrigt Håker Flaten on bass. The group is a central pillar in Vandermark’s extensive discography.
Their music is a sophisticated exploration of the classic piano trio format, reimagined through a lens of modern composition and free improvisation. While deeply rooted in the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz, Free Fall is distinguished by its intricate, chamber-like interplay and Wiik’s brilliantly structured compositions. The trio moves with remarkable cohesion, seamlessly blending written themes with spontaneous invention, creating a sound that is lyrical, dynamic, and intellectually rigorous.
Gray Scales
