“Combining spiky attitude with explosive skills, Breezy packs much into its ters running time, creating the years most celebratory jazz LP to date”

– MOJO / Andy Cowan

“The septet’s sturdy tunes and brisk, unbroken tempos to frame freedom-affirming solos feel very much in synch with the work of the younger musicians associated with the Motvind label. The African-tinged exuberance of ‘Dylar’ could easily fit onto recent albums by Andreas Røysum and Marthe Lea.” – Bill Meyer / The Wire

““ The bass is a huge thumping heartbeat pushing everything forward all the time. ”

– Phil Freeman / Stereogum

“This must be one of Håker Flaten’s strongest records to date. ….this is some of the coolest stuff I’ve heard in a very long time! Brilliant, Ingo!” – Jan Granlie / Saltpeanuts

“It sounds as if what our man has accumulated through 30 years of life as a musician is being released in distilled form…. The history sings loudly through this album. Yes, it shines.”

– Arild R. Andersen / Jazznytt

“The last title track, a touching heartfelt homage to Branch cements the deep emotional impact of this joyful album. Breezy would love it.” – Eyal Hareuveni

” This tribute (featuring the excellent Erik Kimestad on trumpet) is in line with the trumpeter’s musical image: high energy, a touch of madness and an appetite for groove-driven environments.” – Matthieu Jouan, Citizenjazz

“This is captivating, open, and at times hard-hitting free jazz of the highest quality.”

— ESPEN LØKELAND-STAI/ Dagsavisen

“.. Flaten hits a new peak on Breezy – as a composer, musician, field general, and, most importantly, empathic human.” – Mike Toland / Big Takeover

«Flaten has deep roots in both American jazz tradition developed in the 1960s and with a strong foothold in Chicago, but he also draws inspiration from African music. He combines these influences with the more aggressive jazz of the present day, and Flaten keeps the audience engaged.» – Lars Mossefinn / Dag og Tid

«With (Exit) Knarr, it finally seems that Flaten has found the ideal ensemble to channel his uncontrollable and exuberant jazz…. Captivating.»

– Roberto Mandolini / RockeRilla