Oddgeir Berg Trio - Before Dawn (2018) Apr 2026

Reviewers at All About Jazz praised the trio for pushing limits "in a good way," while others noted that while the aesthetic is heavily reminiscent of E.S.T., the execution is remarkably fresh for a debut. On user-driven platforms like Discogs , the album holds a high average rating of approximately . Oddgeir Berg: Before Dawn - Album Review - All About Jazz

This track serves as a bridge to their later work, exploring the stillness and tension of the hours just before sunrise. Critical Reception Oddgeir Berg Trio - Before Dawn (2018)

The chemistry between Oddgeir Berg (piano), Karl-Joakim Wisløff (bass), and Klaus Robert Blomvik (drums) is democratic; each musician is given space for well-constructed solos rather than just backing the piano. Notable Moments Reviewers at All About Jazz praised the trio

They use synthesizers and post-production effects judiciously to create washes of sound and "zen-funk" grooves. Karl-Joakim Wisløff (bass)