A tonic for the troops

Bassist Ellen Brekken is the rhythmic backbone of bands such as Hedvig Mollestad Trio and Falkevik. In A Tonic for the Troops, she sets the pace and takes command as the band's fearless leader.

Energetic, melodic, straight-ahead, free, swinging, intense, loud and subtle: A Tonic for the Troops blends all these ingredients into a single irresistible cocktail, creating an abundance of musical riches in quartet form. Audiences can expect unison riffs, dazzling runs, spacious soundscapes and playful rhythms, all rooted in a modern mainstream jazz tradition.