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A performance by the four Vikings that comprise Iceland’s ADHD is an all-encompassing ritual, a magic potion made from incantation and dance. Drummer Magnús Trygvason Elíassen, guitarist Ómar Guðjónsson, saxophonist Óskar Guðjónsson, and keyboardist Tómas Jónsson’s innovative blend of jazz, improv, and contemporary music demonstrates how the island people in the very north of Europe have been able to survive long, icy winters through the centuries: they simply produce crackling energy out of themselves!

Continually expanding their artistic terrain, ADHD’s creative vibrations override genre and fascinate jazz heads as much as rock fans and ravers. Their tenth album will be released in October on the respected German label enja & yellowbird, so not only will the Vancouver International Jazz Festival audience get a sneak peek at the new material, ADHD’s set on the Georgia Stage will serve as the grand finale of the group’s first ever cross-Canada tour.

Thanks to Iceland Music Centre (Tónlistarmiðstöð).