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Piano Chronicles Vol. 2

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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Walksong (Take 1 Alternative) 04:07
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Boogie 03:53
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Iboja's Theme 04:36
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Wood Wood You Like To Disco 05:22
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - The Magic Invention From T.D.P.R.C. (Take 4) 03:04
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - In The Fridge 04:23
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Ssshhhh (Take 5) 02:26
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Never (Take 4) 04:37
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Hess Is More, Nikolaj Hess - Go Go Go Go (Take 1) 06:59
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The brothers Nikolaj & Mikkel Hess have shared 40 years of musical explorations.
In these recordings, they’ve combined their talents and efforts as pianist Nikolaj interprets Mikkel’s Hess Is More discography. Like most other creative endeavors, this concept didn’t occur overnight, rather it’s based on tradition.

Since the first Hess Is More album was released in 2005, it’s been a recurring practice, that Nikolaj would perform “solo piano remixes” of the material live in concerts - often as opening sets before the live shows.
For about as long as the brothers have practiced this tradition, they’ve dreamt of making a full album, con-sisting of recording sessions on the piano.

Now, almost 20 years in, the material seemed fully ripe. Therefore, Nikolaj and Mikkel have had some intense recording sessions on the beautiful Steinway C grand piano at ‘The Village Recording’ in Copenhagen.
The result is playful, daring, yet at the same time mature and immaculate in its form.

Nikolaj’s deep foundation in jazz is clear from the first note, as you feel the presence and freshness of impro-vised music. Yet, you’ll never lose the sense of Mikkel’s strong melodic lines and clear compositions.
Their sound is in the cinematic borderland between jazz, pop, folk, and classical, these recordings can be enjoyed over and over again.

The melodies and harmonies will get you hooked, and the improvised surprises will keep you coming back. Music of the moment, shaped by the shared musical history of these two musical brothers.
A journey through Hess is More’s extensive catalogue, spanning material from all the albums.

Above all, you’ll hear a lot of stunning piano-playing by Nikolaj Hess. It’s in moments like these where Mikkel would sit and listen in awe as it happened – and so will you.

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released October 21, 2022

Thanks to Koda's Cultural Funds for helping with the project

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Hess Is More Copenhagen, Denmark

Led by Danish drummer Mikkel Hess, Hess Is More has built a strong following for their unique instrumentation and unorthodox arrangements, combining elements jazz, electronica, Scandinavian folk, soundtrack music, and classic pop blended with a playfully melodic and decidedly humorous sensibility. ... more

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