Neck of the Woods (Daniel Herskedal and Marius Neset album)

Neck of the Woods (released Aug 27, 2012 in Oslo, Norway by the label Edition Records – EDN1034 is an album by the Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset together with the tubaist Daniel Herskedal.

Reception
The review by Terje Mosnes of the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet awarded the album 4 stars (dice), the review by John Fordham of the British newspaper The Guardian awarded the album 3 stars, and the reviewer Ian Mann of the Jazz Mann awarded the album 4 stars

Review
The album Neck of the Woods is an album that increases its appeal with repeated listening. Neset and Herskedal guides us into a mysterious brass landscape that is rich of surprises.

The critique Terje Mosnes of the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet, in his review of Neset's album Neck of the Woods states:

The Guardian critique John Fordham, in his review of the album Neck of the Woods states:

The All About Jazz critique Ian Patterson, in his review of the album Neck of the Woods states:

Track listing

 * All compositions by Daniel Herskedal & Marius Neset except where other are noted


 * 1) Neck Of The Woods (5:33)
 * 2) Preludium (2:27)
 * 3) Lutra Lutra (2:50)
 * 4) Eg Er Framand (5:54) - traditional
 * 5) The Shepherd (0:59)
 * 6) Ara's Dance (4:24)
 * 7) The Christmas Song (4:32)
 * 8) Dragon's Eye (2:53)
 * 9) Introduction To Swan Island (1:56)
 * 10) Swan Island (5:21)
 * 11) The Wedding (4:00) - composed by Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel

 * Marius Neset - saxophone
 * Daniel Herskedal - tuba


 * Additional musicians
 * Hallvar Djupvik - vocal solo (track # 4)
 * Svanholm Singers - choir

Credits

 * Recorded by August Wanngren
 * Mixed & Masered by August Wanngren
 * Design & cower photo by Darren Rumney
 * Additional photo by Enok Holsegård
 * Produced by Marius Neset & Daniel Herskedal
 * Executive producer Dave Stapleton