CHROME HILL

EARTHLINGS (BLGCD007)


Bolage is proud to present our 7th release: Chrome Hill Earthlings. Chrome Hill has been around since 2001, and released two albums under the name Damp: Mostly Harmless (Songs) in 2003, and Hoatzin in 2005, both to much acclaim. Guitarist/songwriter Asbjørn Lerheim has written nine beautiful songs for the new album. The music is strikingly original, and can be described as jazz inspired by americana and noise rock. The album was recorded on analogue tape in Grand Sport Studio, Oslo, giving it a full, warm sound which suits the quartet’s music perfectly. Christian Engfelt engineered the sessions. Special guest Eirik Hegdal plays baritone sax on three of the album’s tracks.


Asbjørn Lerheim (baritone guitar)
A renowned guitar player and figure on the Norwegian jazz scene, Asbjørn has composed all of Chrome Hill’s material. He did a tour with New York saxophone player Jon Gordon in Norway in 2006, and also plays duo with Lisa Dillan in Quite Quiet.

Jørgen Munkeby (tenorsax)
Munkeby can be heard on many Norwegian records, and is the leader of the highly acclaimed free rock quintet Shining, released on Rune Grammofon. Munkeby is also one of the founding members of the successful cult-band Jaga Jazzist. Munkeby is also composing music for theatre and other genres.

Roger Arntzen (double bass)
One of Norway’s most in-demand bassplayers, Roger is involved in many different bands, such as In The Country with piano and keyboard player Morten Qvenild and drummer Pål Hausken, Ballrogg with reed player Klaus Ellerhusen Holm, and Håvard Stubø Trio.

Torstein Lofthus (drums)
Member of: Shining, Elephant 9, Håvard Stubø Trio, Jon Eberson Trio, Morten Halle Quartet, Jørn Øien trio. Works on a regular basis for these artists: Maria Mena, Maria Solheim, Torun Eriksen. Some of the artists he´s been working for includes: Marit Larsen, Silje Nergaard, Beady Belle, Eivind Aarseth, Noora Noor, Solveig Slettahjell, Bertine Zetlitz, Kurt Nilsen, Rockettothesky.