Sólrún mjöll & Birgir steinn - agata (IS)
Fantasía (Vinnustofa Kjarvals)
Tuesday August 25
8 PM
Agata is a debut album written by bassist Birgir Steinn and drummer Sólrún Mjöll. The album idea came up when they went to Poland and decided to finally compose, record and perform their own music as a duo. They recorded the album in Sundlaugin music studio earlier this year with Albert Finnbogason who helped expand the sonic palette and inspired the direction of the album. Composed with the interplay of double bass, electronic bass, drums, percussion and electronics in mind, Agata blends composed arrangements, melodies, open forms, and free improvisation. At Jazzhátíð the duo will perform the album in its entirety, additionally they'll perform new pieces and invite guest performers to join them. The album is expected to be released later this year.