Andorra | III | February 21, 2025

With a growing international reputation for championing forward-thinking artists in the contemporary jazz space, Denmark’s April Records proudly presents the third album from instrumental collective Andorra.

Their most ambitious undertaking yet, the audio-visual release invites audiences to fully immerse themselves in the energetic grooves, lyrical melodies, and colorful modern production that define their sound.

‘III’ is set to be released on February 21st, 2025 via April Records.

Andorra’s eponymous 2021 debut reunited five friends who met at the Funen Music Conservatory and went on to work across a range of disciplines, from film music and orchestral work to large ensembles and chamber jazz.

Realising their long-held desire to explore their collective creative potential, the ensemble describes their sound as “modern vintage”, bringing together the nostalgic warmth of analog synthesis, present-day digital audio manipulation techniques, and jazz musicianship steeped in tradition.

Taking a decisive step to perfect the production of their music, the quintet recorded at Lundgaard Studios – one of Denmark’s most prestigious studios – and placed the responsibility of mixing in the hands of their own synth-guru Peter Møller, whose deep understanding of the band’s sound made him best suited for the role.

Taking a step back from the dark, brooding music often associated with the Nordic countries, ‘III’ is a playful, high-energy, deep pocket collection of seven original pieces that are unapologetic in their grooving, in-your-face attitude. Driving complex drum parts, shimmering guitar textures, squelching synth pads, thick old-school bass tones, and lush timbres from Mads La Cour’s horns deliver catchy and danceable hooks as easily as they do spacious explorations of texture and vivid harmony.

The entire album has been shaped into a concert film directed by photographer Jesper Van, set to premiere at select cinemas across Denmark – soon to be available online – offering global listeners a comprehensive experience of Andorra’s creative vision.

Line up

Track Listing

Lyleland
53 Days of November
Drone
Three Trees
Mingus
Chroma & Luma
Ember

PR Quotes

Jazz Views (UK)
“an album that pulls you in with its infectious energy and rich textures, offering an impressive take on Nordic jazz, electronic soundscapes, and stellar musicianship“

Esensja (PL)
“One thing I am sure of: even in the flood of new releases, I will keep the latest album by the Andorra quintet in a visible place on my shelf, so that I can reach for it when I am not contemplating other albums.”

Jazz.sk (SK)
“Song after song, a clear program of contemporary jazz creation is being developed.”

Musik an sich (DE)
“delicately crafted percussion, and with this creative, dreamy mood, a good album ends that seems to draw from various sources and combine them into an individual sound”

JazzMania (BE)
“Here I am again confronted with this exciting Scandinavian contemporary jazz!”

Bluebird Reviews (UK)
“Make no mistakes, Andorra is one of the most inspired and elegant projects of Contemporary Jazz (and beyond) coming from Denmark and their new album just reaffirms, if ever in doubt, their wonderfully, multi-faceted talent and musicianship.”

Jazz thing (DE)
“A very interesting album for anyone who appreciates originality and eclectic sounds”

Valonkuvia (FI)
“music marked by a relaxed swinging groove and spacious soundscapes, in connection with which it is difficult to avoid the words cool Nordic”

Musikreviews (DE)
“A soulful, dark journey full of dreamscapes, small experiments, energy, and contemplative moments. A fascinating album to immerse yourself in with pleasure.”

Jazznyt (NO)
“…as if it were born in the fusion of the eighties”

Wilderness Viking (NO)
“ethereal variety of jazz delivered with a more firm and expressive rhythm foundation as a careful but striking presence sounds intriguing, and compelling”

Goldmine (US)
“Lots of colors: Fender Rhodes, flugelhorn, trumpet, guitars, pedal steel, drums and bass all coalesce into an extremely entertaining and thoroughly likeable presentation.”

SK Jazz (SK)
“My third experience with the music on the Andorra quintet’s album is once again a full star! Awesome!”