Since forming at the beginning of 2010, Aksiom has gained a name for itself on the Norwegian music scene as a young and dedicated contemporary music ensemble. Based in Oslo, the ensemble originated with musicians from the Norwegian Academy of Music, and gave its debut concert in October that year in Grønland Kirke.

The basic line-up consists of nine musicans (flute, saxophone, trombone, percussion, piano, guitar, violin, cello and double bass) and conductor Kai Grinde Myrann, but the ensemble also performs in smaller or larger constellations.

Aksiom focuses on developing new pieces with Nordic composers (among others, the four recorded here – Johan Svensson, Lisa Streich, Øyvind Mæland and Martin Rane Bauck), and also on improvisation, giving concerts within both fields on a regular basis.