MOOSE LOOSE

Jon Eberson of 'Moose Loose' eventually became a well-known musician in Norwegian jazz-rock circles. Moose Loose was one of his earliest groups, playing instrumental jazz-rock blending elements of ECM jazz and the Canterbury sound. The band's first album featured five compositions typified by massive keyboards, Eberson’s guitar interventions and unusually loud drums. This was the work of a young ensemble attempting to figure out their own direction. Blix and Hovensjø also played on several Terje Rypdal albums during this period. Transition (1976) was a more polished and generally better effort. Their new sound with keyboards, electric violin and guitar was related to the French fusion sound (Spheroe, Michel Ripoche, Nemo, etc.). Blow Out (1977) was recorded by three ex-members of Moose Loose plus the well-respected jazz drummer Jon Christensen. This was a relaxed, traditional 70’s jazz-rock album, centered around guitars and keyboards. Eberson later formed Jon Eberson Group, featuring female vocalist Sidsel Endresen read more...