Friends & Neighbors represents a new generation of bands from the Norwegian jazz-scene. The music can be described as energetic and melodic free jazz inspired by musicians like Ornette Coleman, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders and John Carter. On their debut album ”No Beat Policy”, Friends & Neighbors have created an authentic and acoustic atmosphere that refers back to the political roots of free jazz. Through original and strong compositions, this has resulted in a band sound with strong identity, crystal clear presence and personality. The quintets members can also be heard in bands like Team Hegdal, Frode Gjerstad trio, Cortex and All Included. Thomas Johansson – trumpet André Roligheten – saxophone/bass clarinet Oscar Grönberg – piano Jon Rune Strøm – double bass Tollef Østvang – drums from www.friendsandneighbors.no
