A musician with exceptional nuance, pianist Eyolf Dale’s uniquely expressive improvisational voice is of ever-growing importance in the European scene. Eyolf’s sound is instantly recognisable by its unique blend of Norwegian folk, jazz, and classical music – with a truly remarkable resemblance to composers like Chopin and Finzi for a pianist with no classical training. 

When Shadows Dance is the new album from Eyolf Dale’s acclaimed trio with Per Zanussi and Audun Kleive, building on the excitement of his previous trio album Being the Wayfarer, and his recent collaboration with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra conducted by Miho Hazama. Dale’s compositions and performances have been praised for their cinematic scope, blending flowing lyricism with atmospheric depth, and this new release promises to push those boundaries even further.

This album reflects Dale’s unmistakable style—rich in melodic and emotional narrative—while showcasing his sophisticated compositional approach. The trio creates dynamic landscapes, shifting seamlessly between delicate, impressionistic textures and moments of energetic intensity. As always, Dale’s music draws from his deep connection to the Nordic tradition, while exploring new and evocative sonic territories. His ability to craft music that feels both ethereal and grounded ensures that When the Shadows Dance resonates with listeners, inviting them into a contemplative, poetic space.

October 2024: The Space Between Two Notes

Eyolf Dale’s lateral approach to composition is given full range on this beautiful album. Featuring his trio with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conducted by Edition Records artist Japanese maestro Miho Hazama. The Space Between Two Notes explores a mesmerising blend of jazz and classical music, harmoniously integrating the intimate dynamics of a trio with the grandeur of an orchestra. The album is an exploration of musical intervals—the nuanced spaces between notes—which shape the auditory landscapes of Dale’s compositions. This approach sets it apart from traditional jazz tropes, which often emphasize vertical structures, like chords and melodies. Dale, however, crafts his music horizontally, focusing on the relationships and distances between sounds. MORE

2023: The Wayfarers’ album is a journey. From the warm optimism of the opening track through to melancholy and deep yearning and nostalgia which can be found in ‘After the Party’ and ‘Fields of Kyiv,’ the album truly captures the highs and lows, the twists and turns of life on the road. The album unfolds gradually, with each track an opportunity to stop and observe something that might have caught your attention along the way.