Emil Karlsen

Emil Karlsen is a Norwegian improvising drummer currently based in the UK. Described as “a real force on the UK improvised music scene”, he’s establishing himself working the span from free improvisation to free jazz. Occupied with the exploring timbral possibilities of the drum kit, he performs with Phil Wachsmann, John Butcher, Phil Durrant and Maggie Nicols to mention some. Apart from being an active performer, he’s central in the revitalisation of the historic Bead Records.