As is well known, it is easier to go through life with a partner than alone, and if you are solo, you usually want a second “soloist” at your side. Seen in this way, Lars Ericsen fulfills a very basic need by presenting a solo piece for two flugelhorns with “Easy Wings”. Over a soft, happy bossa nova rhythm, the soloists seem to fly carefree, truly with light wings. No wonder when there are two of you! (The "wings" are of course also a subtle allusion to the instrument "Flugel"-horn.)

"Easy W...