Pinball (album)
# Pinball (album)

Pinball (released 30 January 2015 in Germany by the label ACT Music – ACT 9032-2) is the 6th album of the Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset.

## Background

Neset and his comusicians here presents a shimmering kaleidoscopic album of different expressions and influences, and delight with compositional and instrumental complexity. At the same time, Neset sounds more mature, soulful and melodic than ever before.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz | |
| The Guardian | |
| The Irish Times | |

The All About Jazz reviewer John Kelman awarded the album 4.5 stars and the review by Ian Patterson of the British newspaper The Guardian awarded the album 4 stars, The Irish Times reviewer Cormac Larkin awarded the album 4 stars.

The Guardian critique Ian Patterson, in his review of Neset's album Pinball states:

   ... The folk and world-music sweep of its snaking melodies, the subtlety of its tonal contrasts and its mix of intensity and insinuation make Pinball another step-change in Neset’s already spectacular career ...

## Personnel

### Band quintet

* Marius Neset - tenor and soprano saxophones
* Ivo Neame - piano, Hammond B3 organ, CP 80, clavinet
* Jim Hart - vibraphone and marimba, additional drums (track: #4)
* Petter Eldh - double bass
* Anton Eger - drums and percussion

### Additional musicians

* Andreas Brantelid - cello (tracks: #1, 2, 6 and 7)
* Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen - violin (tracks: #1 and 11
* Ingrid Neset - flute (tracks: #1, 5 and 11)
* August Wanngren - tambourine (track: #3)
* Pinball band - clapping (tracks: #1, 2 & 7)

## Credits

* Recorded by Henning Vatne Svoren at Ocean Sound Recordings, 30 June - 2 July 2014
* Mixed by August Wanngren at We Know Music Studios
* Mastered by Thomas Eberger at Stockholm Mastering
* Artwork by Rune Mortensen
* Cover photo by Lisbeth Holten
* Produced by Marius Neset and Anton Eger
