by Nina & The Butterfly Fish | Feb 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
“The big surprise of this listener, however, was the group Butterfly Fish with Nina Kristine Linge’s red hair and guitar in front. There were both inspirations from African high-life, rumba, Norwegian folk music and other treats. Super charming, unpretentious, and musicians with solid skills. Also Dan Peter Sundland, who sang along with his bass solo, was remarkable. They are sure to be seen at venues to come”. Review from Jazz Special Online, September 30, 2013. Photo: © Cim Meyer Cim Meyer, editor of Danish Jazz Special, mentioned Nina Kristine Linge and Dan Peter Sundland as two of this year’s newcomers in “Jazznytt”...
by Nina & The Butterfly Fish | Feb 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
“The last band of the night was Sommerfuglfisk, literally ‘summerbirdfish,’ a trio of classical rock line-up of guitar, bass guitar and drums. Unknown to the international guests, they turned out to be a real, unexpected surprise. Sounding more like an updated version of Edi Brickell’s New Bohemians, they did not fit into any of the commonly known Nordic soundworlds. In their combination of solid body and airy light-heartedness they convincingly slid through African, Caribbean, rock and blues territories. The obvious self consciousness, sense of humor, looseness and virtuosity of the threesome of guitarist/vocalist Nina Kristine Linge, electric bassist Dan Peter Sundland and drummer Hans Hulbækmo enchanted the audience—apparently leading to a couple of spontaneous bookings directly after the show”. Concert Review from AllAboutJazz. October 7, 2013....
