KGB is a new Oslo-based improvising trio made up of Karl Nyberg (saxophone), Gregor Riddell (cello) and Bernt Isak Wærstad (guitar/electronics). In SVS 059 they present three 15 minute mixes by each member spanning jazz, electronic, world and experimental music plus extracts of KGB performing live at the Vortex (London) and in the studio. Featuring tracks by Xavier, Gilles Peterson, Nervous Cop, Tim Hecker, Dawn of Midi and more.


Karl's mix
Xavier Charles - Invisible
Daniel Johnston - Hi How Are You
Raymond Scott - Portfino
Mats Gustafsson - Side A
Nervous Cop - Rice Precipitation
Toshimaru Nakamura & Tetusy Akiyama - Untitled 1
Bill Orcutt - Massas in the Cold Cold Ground

First Cut by KGB

Gregor's mix
Deathprod - Burntwood
Blackwood - New Time
Esperanza Spalding - Farewell Dolly
Tim Hecker - Harmony in Blue (Pt. 2) 
Sonzeira/Gilles Peterson - O Que Você Sabe
Sinn Sisamout - Rainy Night
BirdWorld - LCO film commission
Big Thief - Great White Shark
Lee Gamble - Quadripoints/You Hedonic (extracts) 
The Boswell Sisters - I’m putting all my eggs in one basket

Live at the Vortex (excerpt) by KGB

Bernt's mix
Dawn of Midi - Io
Mogwai - Batcat
Dawn of Midi - Sinope
Salvatore - Days of Rage
Dawn of Midi - Atlas
Trondheim World Music Ensemble - Ambasel