Gurls

Run Boy. Run Gurls

It doesn't happen often that so much undisputed and up-to-the-minute female jazz talent is crammed into one trio, but this is the case with GURLS. On their debut-album "Run Boy, Run" we find three of Norway's most sought-after musicians, Rohey Taalah, Ellen Andrea Wang and Hanna Paulsberg, having what they themselves call a 'musical breather'. With their playful energy, sparkling self-confidence and unique levels of experience, together these three musicians form a gentle but funky unit of bubbly, spontaneous communication with more than a hint of depth.

The group's debut recording is a jazz & soul witch's brew featuring lyrically playful musicians who address gender roles and norms, humour and (confrontationally) female sexuality. They are not afraid of being straightforward when they present their self-ironic songs on girls/ladiestopics. It is refreshing and audacious, and of course rightfully so.

In GURLS we hear Ellen Andrea Wang on bass and (backing) vocals. She released last year her second album "Blank Out" with her trio, and performed in The Netherlands twice (Bimhuis and LantarenVenster). She has also played with Manu Katche and with her other band Pixel. You'll also hear in GURLS Hanna Paulsberg on saxophone and (backing) vocals. She released last year her third album "Eastern Smiles" with her Hanna Paulsberg Concept. The last member of GURLS is singer Rohey Taalah who, with her band Rohey, is on the road to success in her own right. Their debut-album "A Million Things" was released last year and has taken the musical jazz world by storm. They have played five shows in the Benelux last year, and are just confirmed to play this year's North Sea Jazz-festival.