Norwegian saxophonist Trygve Seim sets the mystical poetry of Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) using the inspired contemporary English-language versions of Coleman Barks as his source texts. Responding both to the musicality of the translations and to Rumi’s storytelling gifts, Seim seems to have invented a new kind of Lieder. Classical mezzo-soprano Tora Augestad finds an intimate tone to convey Rumi’s thoughts, which are underlined by the elegant arrangements for sax, accordion and cello.

Tracklist:

1:In Your Beauty
2:Seeing Double
3:Across The Doorsill
4:The Guest House
5:Leaving My Self
6:When I See Your Face
7:Like Every Other Day
8:The Drunk And The Madman
9:Whirling Rhythms
10:There Is Some Kiss We Want