Norwegian trumpeter and sonic architect Nils Petter Molvaer presents ‘KHMER Live in Bergen’ – a charged reinvention of his era-defining 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 Molvaer’s live sound – fluid, restless and saturated with feeling. ‘KHMER Live in Bergen’ is a testament to Nils Petter Molvaer’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 Molvaer: trumpet
Eivind Aarset: guitar and electronics
Jan Bang: live sampling
Pal “Strangefruit” Nyhus: dj, mpc programming
Audun Erlien: bass
Per Lindvall: drums
Rune Arnesen: drums, percussion
Press:
“Tlon becomes a 12-minute conga-fuelled rave, Solid-Ether is disco funk for cyborgs; Maja is a dub bass blast… Miles would have approved.” – ★★★★ MOJO
“What’s striking is how well this set balances intensity with restraint. The band knows when to lean in hard and when to pull back, letting the music breathe…Molvær continues to stretch the boundaries of genre and mood, making this release a compelling listen.” – ★★★★ UK Vibe
Label: Edition
UPC: 5060509792993 (CD) | 5060509793006 (Marbled purple 2xLP)
Catalogue Number: EDN1281 (CD) | EDNLP1281 (Marbled purple 2xLP)
Release Date: 12 September 2025