The duo Ballrogg was established in 2006 by saxophonist Klaus Holm (Murmur, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra) and double bassist Roger Arntzen (In the Country, Chrome Hill) as a means of exploring the music of Eric Dolphy in a format that has been stripped down to its bare essentials. The two musicians delved into tunes from heroes such as Paul Bley, Ornette Coleman and Jimmy Giuffre, and eventually began composing their own material. Their love of Morton Feldmans introverted and subdued chamber…
The duo Ballrogg was established in 2006 by saxophonist Klaus Holm (Murmur, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra) and double bassist Roger Arntzen (In the Country, Chrome Hill) as a means of exploring the music of Eric Dolphy in a format that has been stripped down to its bare essentials. The two musicians delved into tunes from heroes such as Paul Bley, Ornette Coleman and Jimmy Giuffre, and eventually began composing their own material. Their love of Morton Feldmans introverted and subdued chamber music and contemporary European music has been apparent since their second album, Insomnia (Bolage), was released in 2010. Ballrogg presents a very personal type of chamber music with roots in jazz and free jazz. The groups palette was further extended on their third album Cabin Music with the inclusion of a new member: guitarist Ivar Grydeland (Huntsville, Dans les Arbres). He has brought a new sound arsenal, fresh perspectives and new moods to the group.
