Mathias Eick Quartet

Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mathias Eick (b. 1979) has been considered one of the world's greatest jazz talents since the early 2000s. With his sixth release on the renowned ECM label, he takes a new step in a more acoustic direction.

His new quartet is a superband of musicians Eick has looked up to for many years. Eick's lyrical compositions revolve around the theme of "Lullaby" - the idea that all people, no matter how high they may stand in society, were once children and were sung to.

Mathias Eick – trumpet/vocals
Kristjan Randalu - piano
Ole Morten Vågan - double bass
Hans Hulbækmo - drums

"Lullaby" is an album that touches the soul, and serves as a testament to a fully mature artist who has found his unique and outstanding musical expression.

Mathias Eick has received several prestigious awards, including the International Jazz Festivals Organization's "International Jazz Talent", the Bylarm Prize and the DNB Prize. After completing his education at the Jazzlinja at NTNU in Trondheim, he achieved great success through collaborations with artists such as the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra with Chick Corea, Jaga Jazzist, Iro Haarla, Manu Katché, Elvira Nikolaisen and Jacob Young. In 2008, Eick released his first solo album for ECM, The Door, and has since toured the world with various constellations and projects. As a trumpeter, vibraphonist, double bassist, guitarist and pianist, the multi-instrumentalist Eick has contributed to over 150 recordings.

The music on the album is produced by Mathias Eick and Manfred Eicher.