Khmer Live in Bergen

Norwegian trumpeter and sonic architect Nils Petter Molvaer presents KHMER Live in Bergen - a charged reinvention of his eradefining 1997 ECM release KHMER - recorded in concert in 2023. Fused with live trip-hop beats, ambient haze and Nordic lyricism, KHMER Live in Bergen amplifies a new energy with deeper grooves, sharper edges and greater dynamic intensity, pushing the music into a rawer, driven by experience, control and creative vision. Performed with a newly expanded band and released on Edition Records, KHMER Live in Bergen captures the volatile electricity of Molvær’s live sound — fluid, restless and saturated with feeling. KHMER Live in Bergen is a testament to Nils Petter Molvær’s continued growth, experimentation and desire to challenge himself. The album is a powerful reminder that his sound remains vital, forceful and fully alive - constantly evolving with greater clarity, depth and intent.Nils Petter Molvær - trumpetEivind Aarset - guitar and electronicsJan Bang - live samplingPål «Strangefruit» Nyhus - dj, mpc programmingAudun Erlien - bassPer Lindvall - drumsRune Arnesen - drums, percussion