The solo debut album from this artist from Norway.
Hedvig Mollestad did all the guitars here and she had help from a quintet of musicians who added drums, percussion, bass, trumpet, moog, electric piano and synths.
Hedvig Mollestad debuted around 2010 as a part of the Hedvik Mollestad Trio before she released two solo albums. I got both of them for reviews.
As the guitarist in Hedvik Mollestad Trio, Hedvig got a formidable reputation as a guitarist. She was and still is one of the best jazz guitarists on this planet.
The ten or so Hedvik Mollestad Trio albums is well worth checking out.
Ekhidna sees Hedvig venture into both Iron Maiden territory (!!!), progressive rock country and eclectic jazz.
The music is dynamic and eclectic. King Crimson is a good reference in some of the hooks and melodies.
This is mostly a jazz album though. It is also my first ever album where I can fully enjoy and understand why Hedvig Mollestad has this great reputation as a guitarist. Her guitar playing is superb on this album and I am won over.
The result is a very good album. An album fans of both jazz/fusion and progressive rock will enjoy.
3.5 points
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