Jan Garbarek Group ft. Trilok Gurtu

Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek has carved a timeless space in the world of jazz, merging the ascetic beauty of Scandinavian folklore with the improvisational freedom of jazz. A self-taught prodigy inspired by John Coltrane, Garbarek’s signature “ascetic sound”—as producer Manfred Eicher of ECM Records describes it—is both evocative and transcendent, shaped by his reverence for melody and the human voice. Accompanied by a stellar ensemble, including long-time pianist Rainer Brüninghaus, Brazilian bassist Yuri Daniel, and the electrifying Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu, Garbarek creates music that bridges eras and cultures. Whether crafting meditative soundscapes or pushing the boundaries of improvisation, his performances are pure magic, imbued with the clarity and intensity of his Norwegian heritage. With Garbarek’s saxophone often likened to a poetic voice, his music becomes a journey—intimate, expansive, and deeply moving—a sound as pristine and profound as a Nordic fjord.