New Supergroup ‘Beiggja’ – Kika Sprangers, Kjetil Mulelid, Mats Eilertsen, and Per Oddvar Johansen – Releases first single from their upcoming album

LISTEN TO ENCORE HERE

In late winter 2024, pianist Kjetil Mulelid, saxophonist Kika Sprangers, bassist Mats Eilertsen, and drummer Per Oddvar Johansen gathered in Per Oddvar’s homey surroundings in Lommedalen. Everyone brought a few tunes and ideas, then hit “record” and let the music take shape. It turned out to be a beautiful first encounter, leading to the recording of the album Morning. Kika and Kjetil share:

- No take was the same. A 'take two' often tends to refer back to 'take one,' especially if take one sounds good. But with Mats and Per Oddvar, each take went in its own unique direction. The interplay was fantastic—it felt completely natural and organic. Even though we didn’t know each other very well yet, we were able to follow each other’s musical cues closely. You can hear that on the album—the spontaneity and curiosity.

"Encore" is the first single from Morning, the debut album by Beiggja. With a driving pulse, melancholic undertones, and a sense of quiet anticipation, the track captures the essence of four musicians in intuitive, exploratory flow. It’s both searching and grounded—offering a glimpse into the rich emotional landscape of the full album, out June 13 on Hubro.

Personnel:
Kika Sprangers – saxophone
Kjetil Mulelid – piano
Mats Eilertsen – double bass
Per Oddvar Johansen – drums

Production:
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Per Oddvar Johansen at Sleaskjulet, Lommedalen.

Tour:
June 5: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht (NL)
June 7: BIMHUIS, Amsterdam (NL)
June 8: Jazz in Duketown, Den Bosch (NL)
Sept 15: PizzaExpress, London (UK)
Sept 18: Brebl, Nijmegen (NL)
Sept 19: Stadsgehoorzaal, Leiden (NL)
Sept 20: LantarenVenster, Rotterdam (NL)