Trygve Seim

Norwegian saxophonist and composer Trygve Seim is known internationally for his recordings as a leader and sideman on ECM. In Europe and Asia his multi-label catalog of recordings is nearly ubiquitous. His membership in guitarist Jacob Young's quintet spread his reputation globally. Seim's 2004 album Sangam was widely celebrated for its fusion of jazz, international pop, and modernist styles, while 2010's Purcor: Songs for Saxophone and Piano paired him with pianist Andreas Utnem. 2016's Rumi Songs was an extended meditation on the 13th century Persian poet's work recorded wit...