A stunning solo album by Norwegian saxophonist Hakon Kornstad, 'Symphonies in My Head' is all about Kornstad's process as an improvising solo saxophonist. He brings the horns and his vintage loop machine to a room with nice reverb, then he records his characteristic, groovy improvisations - creating layered sounds with saxophones, flutes and his flutonette.

Though they may sound composed, these tracks are free improvisations that were created on the same day in February 2011, and just like his critically acclaimed album 'Dwell Time' (Jazzland, 2009), 'Symphonies in My Head' was recorded in the Sofienberg church in Oslo. The songs contain moments of tribal groove, minimalist modular repetition, freeform elegies, eastern mysticism and modern jazz balladry.

Hakon Kornstad has established himself on the international jazz scene with a warm, haunting saxophone sound that is recognisable from the first second you hear it. In addition to his solo project, he is also known for his duo collaborations with bassist Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (the "Elise" project), pianist Havard Wiik and singer Sidsel Endresen, as well as his groups Wibutee and Kornstad Trio.

"Kornstad creates an orchestral centerpiece whose harmonies ebb and flow with unfailingly lyricism, Symphonies In My Head lives up to its title across 47 minutes of music that's all the more astounding for its in-the-moment creation." - John Kelman, All About Jazz.com

Personnel: Hakon Kornstad (tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, flutes, flutonette, sansula, voice, looper)