It is no exaggeration to say: Norwegian tenor saxophonist Marius Neset plays in his own league. Furthermore, he is one of the most fascinating and versatile composers in jazz and far beyond – which, among other things, is currently taking him all the way to London's Royal Albert Hall. Downbeat states: "Marius Neset is not the future, but the present of European jazz." The album "Happy" features Neset with a new, top-tier quintet. The album is divided into two parts: In the first half, playful, complex, and energetic songs dominate. And in the second part, Neset & Band take listeners into a calmer suite. What all the tracks have in common: you can hear the pure joy of the musicians playing in every note.