We are happy to announce that Norway’s Jazz Rockers Krokofant still exists and are ready with their 7th album, aptly named “7,” to be released on the 27th of November via Is It Jazz? Records.
The band was struck by tragedy last summer when drummer and best friend Axel Skalstad passed away, but guitarist Tom Hasslan and saxophone player Jørgen Mathisen wanted to honour his name and continue the band.
Stream first single “Forwards” via the Spotify player below:
Purchase and Stream “Forwards” here: https://orcd.co/krokofant_forwards
Unwilling to leave any of the material behind, they are releasing everything as a double album titled “7” — a raw, expansive, and deeply personal work that serves as both a tribute to Skalstad and a bold new chapter for Krokofant.
The first taste from the album is the song “Forwards” which is released on the 11th of September.
The band has this to say about “Forwards“:
“Forwards” is a simple, happy song for the kids, composed by Hasslan. It starts with a gnarly bass line complemented by a suspended chord. Add a jolly sax melody and — voila! — you have a cake.
Further in, we get some classic Krokofant riffage with serious sax shredding. The happy melody returns before the song ends with a slightly nauseating little ditty that finishes on a high note.
The album features cover artwork by Suka! Mabuk, and the tracklist for “7” is as follows:
01. Forwards
02. Devil Ship
03. Backwards
04. Metamorphosis
05. Urge
06. In the Phase
07. Oh Yes
“7” will be available on Digital format, CD and double gatefold Transparent Blue LP.
Pre-Order “7” 2xLP Edition | CD Edition | Bandcamp | EU Webshop | US Webshop
In case you missed it, we caught up with the band last year to discuss their project, read our full exclusive interview here: [Interview] Exclusive interview with Jazz/Prog Rock band Krokofant