by Stephen Thomas ErlewineArild Andersen's Hyperborean is based on an Ancient Greek legend: according to the myth, the Hyperboreans lived beyond the north winds, where the sun god Apollo presided. Andersen has created an impressive song cycle that draws from contemporary instrumental, European jazz, jazz-rock and the distinctive ECM production sound. Andersen's playing is typically tasteful and the compositions are unpredictable and evocative, making Hyperborean another worthy addition to his catalog. 　 曾在欧陆自由爵士运动中扮演重要角色的贝斯手Arild Anderson的专辑“Hyperborean”灵感来自于一则北欧极地先民的远古传说，因此专辑的民族地域色彩浓重，而乐手间的演奏亦如北国的寒风般冷酷，是名副其实的“冷爵士”。