Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset signs exclusively with ACT Music + Vision.

Wednesday, November 06, 2013

The Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset is to leave Edition Records and has signed exclusively to ACT. We have received press releases from both companies. Their statements are attached.

From ACT;

Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset signs exclusively with ACT Music + Vision

?Marius Neset is a marvel. He makes his instrument dance like a gazelle and soar like an eagle, and he’s an ingenious composer too? The Daily Telegraph

?Restlessly virtuosic writing and playing? Metro

Few European jazz musicians have garnered more international acclaim and astonished more audiences over the last 2 years than Norway’s young saxophonist Marius Neset (born 1986). The Guardian hailed Neset as “one of the biggest new draws on the circuit” who combines “Michael Brecker’s power and Jan Garbarek’s tonal delicacy”, whilst renowned German publication S?ddeutsche Zeitung wrote that “Marius Neset does nothing less on the saxophone than opening a new dimension for this instrument”.

On ACT, Marius Neset can already be heard on “Imaginary Room”, the highly-praised debut from Polish violinist Adam Baldych, whilst he has also been earning rave reviews for his performances in a duo with star pianist Michael Wollny, most recently at the JazzBaltica festival.

Siggi Loch: ?The discovery and support of new, oustanding talents, particularly of European jazz, was and is one of the core competences of ACT. The collaboration with Marius Neset now opens a new chapter in this endeavor.?

From Edition;

PRESS RELEASE: Marius Neset to join the ACT label

In July 2010, we witnessed a concert by an unknown Norwegian saxophonist performing his final recital at the Rhythmic Conservatoire in Copenhagen. Every aspect of it was spellbinding and we knew immediately that we wanted to work with him and share our exciting new discovery with the world. In just over 3 years and 2 albums later, Marius Neset has become one of the most exciting and compelling jazz musicians to emerge in recent years.

It is, however, very disappointing for us to announce that Marius Neset will be leaving to join the ACT label. We have valued and will continue to value his friendship well into the future and we proudly reflect on working with such talent. Marius has been at the forefront of Edition since he joined, appearing on 4 albums; 2 as a bandleader, in duo with Daniel Herskedal and also with label boss Dave Stapleton.

As Marius explains: ?I’m extremely happy to have made my first records with Edition Records. Edition has had a very important role in helping me to get where I am today in my musical life, much because they believed in me and my music from the beginning and took the chance to release Golden Xplosion. I am very thankful for what they did for my albums Golden Xplosion and Birds. Edition is one of those fantastic labels that are willing to give talented musicians a chance to get a great music carrier, and that has meant everything to me.’

All of us at Edition would like to wish Marius the best of luck with his future career and feel honoured to be have been a part of what we are sure will be an exciting journey.

EDITION