Neset, Marius - Viaduct

The Guardian's John Fordham described Neset as "one of the hottest European jazz talents of recent years." Neset uniquely combines Michael Brecker's killer virtuosity with the ethereal folk qualities of his legendary compatriot Jan Garbarek. He later embarked on projects that highlighted his obvious talent for composing for large ensembles, starting with "Lion" in 2014 with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. Neset describes

Viaduct, which has been in the works for a year, as existing "somewhere between improvised and modern classical music." The album is divided into two half-hour parts. The orchestral palette of the first part is restlessly idiomatic and cinematic in scope, while the second part emphasizes the brilliant interaction between Marius, his bandmates, and the London Sinfonietta.