“As Time Passes” is a testament to the enduring and ever-evolving wonder of Jazz.

A leading Norwegian bassist for over 30 years, ECM legend Arild Andersen forges promising relationships with two rising stars – Daniel Sommer (drums) and Rob Luft (guitar) in an expansive, playful exploration of song and collective improvisation.

Led by Sommer, the release signifies the first chapter of the drummer’s much-anticipated Nordic trilogy on April Records, aiming to capture and document Nordic improvisation and composition across three carefully curated ensembles.
Bassist Arild Andersen’s storied career stretches back to the 1970’s as one of ECM’s first recording artists, collaborating with household names of the genre including Jan Garbarek, Don Cherry, Bill Frisell, John Taylor, Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea, and the list goes on.
Welcoming the opportunity to work with and nurture younger artists, the ensemble was born when Daniel Som