The latter is the result of their first three albums being published by the Japanese DIW record label. With their new and upcoming full-length, this is going to change. “Hello Troll” is now available from Ozella Records from Germany. “Two intense recording days in the Rainbow Studios in Oslo earlier this year resulted in a strong album consisting of original material only”, Helge Lien said about the nine pieces of “Hello Troll”, which already caused a local newspaper to call them “the best Norwegian Piano Trio for a long time” and all about jazz to revel in the “telepathic communication” between the players.

To back up the release, the Helge Lien Trio have announced a short European tour, which we strongly recommend you pay a visit – if you can:

Helge Lien Trio
12.08  Oslo, Jazzfestival, Herr Nilsen
15.09. Wien, Porgy&Bess
17.09.  München, Unterfahrt
18.09. Stuttgart, Merlin
19.09. Jena, Jazzclub
20.09. Dresden, Jazzclub
21.09. Berlin, Kleisthaus
13.12.  Copenhagen, Jazzhouse w Thomas Agergaard

Homepage: Helge Lien Trio
Homepage: Helge Lien Trio at MySpace
Homepage: Ozella Music