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The Northern Experience is the second release on AMP Music & Records by the 24-year-old award winning Serbian saxophonist Rastko Obradovic. 

During his Jazz Performance studies at The Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, Rastko got to know and understand Norwegian culture through academic and professional engagement, friendship and everyday life. “One of the most important things I’ve learned in Norway is the significance of spending time in nature and to what extent it has a positive effect on all aspects of life.” 

Being born and raised in Serbia, Rastko is familiar with Balkan and Oriental music tradition and improvisation styles. In Norway he studied jazz performance, but also explored Norwegian folk and Indian music. On his musical journey, Rastko has developed an authentic sound and unique improvisation style. This, apart from being receptive, moderate, yet aware of his qualities, led him to share the stage with many international artists around Europe. 

Rastko Obradovic Quartet features Martin Gjerde on piano, Alexander Hoholm on double bass and Raymond Lavik on drums. Special guest, Arkady Shilkloper on French horn, brings his musical voice, experience, personality and own understanding of both Norwegian and Slavic culture to this project. 

Rastko Obradovic [tenor saxophone]. Martin Gjerde [piano]. Alexander Hoholm [bass]. Raymond Lavik [drums]