Since moving to New York in 1998 Eivind Opsvik has been working on his own compositions and concepts.In early 2002 he assembled some of his favorite musicians in NYC, some of whom he's played with for years and some who are more recent acquaintances, with the intention of doing gigs around NYC and to record for a CD. In selecting musicians for his band Eivind favored open-mindedness, individuality and musicians with experience from the free music scene who would give his music a certain edge and energy.Eivind has tried to avoid predictable forms and instrumentations, without sacrificing the wholeness and spontaneity of the music. Being from Norway Eivind's music is a combination of two worlds; the European and the New York jazz scene. European melody and space combined with the grooves/rhythms and intensity of New York.All compositions have been written by Eivind over a span of 8 years, with the majority written between 1999 and 2002. Inspiration comes from a wide array of different musical styles and epochs. The emphasis in his composing is more on getting a vibe and mood and less on complexity and intellectuality. Often tunes are written with certain musicians and soloists in mind.In 2002 Eivind's band Overseas has been playing in NYC clubs. Read less