Monkey Plot

Monkey Plot
Monkey Plot 2014 at Vossajazz 2014. (Photo by Knut Andersen)
Background information
Origin	Norway
Genres	Jazz
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Hubro, Gigafon
Website	www.monkeyplot.com
Members	Christian Skår Winther Magnus Skavhaug Nergaard Jan Martin Gismervik

Monkey Plot (initiated in 2011) is a Norwegian jazz trio playing acoustic improvised music with their own tuch.

After four years of study at the Norwegian Academy of Music, the trio have distinguished themselves as strong newcomers on the Norwegian jazz scene. They released their debut album Løv Og Lette Vimpler in 2013. The album was recorded in Stavanger, in the studio of Norwegian free jazz pioneer Frode Gjerstad. He has succeeded in capturing the simple, acoustic and intimate sound, of the trio and the free-spirited structure of its pieces, blending organic guitar improvisation with clear references to the ECM recordings of Ralph Towner.

Monkey Plot has a modern and original expression that does not sound like anything else. They have a seeking approach with a tranquility and strong individual voices. The band has come a long way in developing its own musical language and being true to their own universe. The musicians exude confidence and have a distinct presence in the music that creates a strong sense of communication and interaction. The trio has a compelling approach to improvisation.