Focus

Soft Ffog, a Norwegian progressive jazz-rock band known for its exceptional virtuosity and high musicianship, elevates their sound on their second album, Focus. The band blends intricate jazz improvisation with rock elements, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience that showcases both precision and creativity. With Focus, Soft Ffog leans more into prog rock than ever before. The album’s sound is described as "the Soft is Ffoggier and the Ffog is softer," highly influenced by 70s underground heroes like Camel and Focus, and sprinkled with old jazz dust. This new record is a treat for those nostalgic for the 70s with a penchant for a jazz tickle.

The combined members of Soft Ffog have extensive experience across the Norwegian jazz scene, having collaborated with numerous prominent artists. Here, however, they focus on performing original compositions by Tom Hasslan, playing them with an urgency as if there’s no tomorrow—although, as the band cheekily notes, there probably will be a tomorrow, and that's when you should buy the record and "YoU Will Be happy"! Band members hail from well-known groups like Krokofant, Red Kite, WIZRD, Grand General, and more. Soft Ffog is a must-listen for fans of King Crimson, Terje Rypdal, Krokofant, Red Kite, Elephant9, and anyone who appreciates a fusion of progressive rock and jazz.