Trygve Seim (born 25 April 1971) is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist and composer.[1] Seim has released numerous albums since 1992, including over 20 albums for ECM Records as a composer, band-leader or co-band-leader.[2]
Seim was born in Oslo[1] and in 1985 was inspired to learn saxophone upon hearing Jan Garbarek'sEventyr by chance on a family excursion.[3] Seim went on to study music at Foss videregående skole (1987–90).[4] In between his studies, Seim spent a year in nearby Denmark, during which time he began a short-lived group with pianist Carsten Dahl and became increasingly influenced by the playing of Dexter Gordon.[3] Upon returning to Norway, Seim attended the Jazz program of the Trondheim Musikkonservatorium (1990–93), where he completed studies in jazz saxophone.[4] Seim's jazz education was supplemented by participation in New York jam sessions during his frequent overseas trips to visit his father, who worked in the Norwegian diplomatic service.[5]
In 1991, he founded the group Airamero with fellow student, the pianist Christian Wallumrød.[3] Bassist Johannes Eick and drummer Per Oddvar Johansen completed the group line-up, and in 1994 their eponymously named album was released.[6]
While jazz critics have suggested that Seim's performing and composing aligns within the ECM lineage,[18][19][20] many have also noted that he has cultivated a unique style of performance and composition, making his work difficult to categorize.[3][21][22] Seim is noted for making unconventional choices in his ensemble instrumentation,[3][23] frequently using large ensembles but also working in smaller contexts,[24] including duos.[20][25][26] His unique contribution to the legacy of ECM recordings was celebrated in 2010 when his composition and arrangement, 'Ulrikas Dans', was selected for inclusion in Arild Andersen'sCelebration album, alongside those of Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Dave Holland, Chick Corea, and Andersen himself.[27][28] Recorded with Tommy Smith and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Celebrations was devised as a contribution to ECM's 40th anniversary celebrations.[29][30]
Personal lifeedit
Seim has two children with the Norwegian journalist and writer Åsne Seierstad (b. 1970).[31]
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^ abBergh, Johs; Omdal, Stian Ausland. "Trygve Seim". Store norske leksikon. snl.no. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
^Zwerin, Mike (2001). "Trygve Seim's Improvisations : A Norwegian Gazes East". New York Times. No. 28 March. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
^"Airamero – Airamero". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
^ abcTurner, Mark F. (2002). "Trygve Seim / Oyvind Braekke / Per Oddvar Johansen: The Source and Different Cikadas". AllAboutJazz. No. 13 August. About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2006). "Trygve Seim, The Source". The Guardian. No. 31 March. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
^Marsh, Peter (2002). "Trygve Seim The Source and Different Cikadas Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
^Grillo, Tyran (2014). "The Source: s/t (ECM 1966)". Between Sound and Space: ECM Records and Beyond. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
^Adams, Simon (2019). "Trygve Seim: Different Rivers". Jazz Journal. No. 8 August. Jazz Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Jurkovic, Mike (2018). "Trygve Seim: Helsinki Songs". AllAboutJazz. No. 4 October. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Murph, John (2019). "Jacob Young: Forever Young". JazzTimes. No. 25 April. Madavor Media, LLC. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Kelman, John (2007). "Manu Katche: Playground". AllAboutJazz. No. 18 September. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Kelman, John (2011). "Iro Haarla Quintet: Vespers". AllAboutJazz. No. 21 April. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2015). "Sinikka Langeland: The Half-Finished Heaven review – poetry-inspired folk-jazz". The Guardian. No. 19 February. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2016). "Mats Eilertsen Ensemble: Rubicon review – rising to an unfamiliar challenge". The Guardian. No. 28 July. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^Waring, Charles (2022). "Best ECM Albums: 50 Must-Hear Classics From The Legendary Jazz Label". uDiscover Music. No. 24 November. uDiscover Music. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2004). "Trygve Seim, Sangam". The Guardian. No. 12 November. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
^ abOwen, Tim (2008). "Trygve Seim / Frode Haltli Yeraz". The Jazz Mann. No. 7 December. The Jazz Mann. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2010). "Trygve Seim/Andreas Utnem: Purcor – review". The Guardian. No. 28 October. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Bargreen, Melinda (2016). "The many sounds of Trygve Seim". The Norwegian American. No. 26 October. The Norwegian American. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Kelman, John (2005). "Trygve Seim: Sangam". AllAboutJazz. No. 10 February. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Fordham, John (2016). "Trygve Seim: Rumi Songs review – playful, guileless, accessible jazz". The Guardian. No. 22 December. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Grillo, Tyran (2013). "Trygve Seim/Andreas Utnem: Purcor (ECM 2186)". Between Sound and Space: ECM Records and Beyond. No. February 2013. Between Sound and Space: ECM Records and Beyond. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^Lea, Nick (2022). "Trygve Seim & Andreas Utnem – Christmas Songs". Jazz Views. No. 22 Dec. Jazz Views. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^Nicholson, Stuart (2012). "Arild Andersen/the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra/Tommy Smith: Celebration". Jazzwise. No. June. MA Music, Leisure & Travel Ltd. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^Grillo, Tyran (2013). "Arild Andersen: Celebration (ECM 2259)". Between Sound and Space: ECM Records and Beyond. No. 21 June. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^Bevan, Peter (2012). "Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith & Scottish National Jazz Orchestra/Celebration (ECM 279 0947)". The Northern Echo. No. 19 July. Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^Adams, Rob (2012). "Arild Andersen/Tommy Smith & Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Celebration (ECM)". The Herald. No. 8 July. Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
^"Åsne Seierstad inntar scenen med Trygve Seim (radio)". Ifrance.wordpress.com (in Norwegian). 22 November 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2023. [unreliable source?]