What was the original inspiration behind Time Is a Blind Guide, and how has the concept evolved since the band’s first album, released in 2015? It all began with a commission from Fiona Talkington, who hosted a BBC programme called Late Junction. For a period she curated a music series called Connections, held at the Nasjonal Jazzscene in Oslo. The idea was to bring British and Norwegian musicians together, creating new collaborations or presenting ones that already existed. I have a strong connection with Britain, since I’ve played with many British musicians such as Iain Ballamy and John Taylor, and now I also play with John Surman and many other wonderful British musicians. So Fiona asked me whether I’d be interested in creating something new. At that moment, I honestly didn’t know whether I needed a new band, because I’ve always kept my groups together for a long time, even […]
Interview with Thomas Strønen
A new album has been released by Time Is a Blind Guide, the band led by the Norwegian drummer – though it is only one of his many projects. It is a significant work, and here the leader tells us about it
