By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz Flutist Elsa Nilsson is a strong voice performing on an instrument that has historically received secondary status in jazz music. Often the second or third instrument for saxophonists such as Eric Dolphy, Charles Lloyd and Tia Fuller, it would seem even the most passionate fans of the genre have … Read More
By Dave Summer, Bandcamp These intros are meant to be nothing more than my way of politely holding the door open, and guiding listeners inside to the music. Sometimes, I make mention of a trend or commonality shared by the recommendations. Sometimes, I provide a reminder of the essential nature of music in our lives. … Read More
by Dave Cantor, Downbeat “This latest effort exerts Nilsson’s mercurial skills as a musical marauder with as many interests as skills to deploy her ideas.” Read it here.
By Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Elsa Nilsson Debuts New Group Via New Album: Just a few months after the release of Hindsight, flutist/composer Elsa Nilsson debuts a new group, South by North East (SXNE) with a digital-only album, for human beings, out May 15. Released in response to COVID-19, this is a five-piece improvised suite featuring … Read More
Sweden-native, New York City-based flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson is proud to debut her new collaborative group South by North East (SXNE) with the May 15th release of for human beings. On this five-piece improvised suite, Nilsson is joined by Bam Bam Rodríguez on bass and Rodrigo Recabarren on drums. Recorded on January 24, 2020, … Read More
