Nakama is a Norwegian jazz ensemble founded in 2015 by bassist Christian Meaas Svendsen. The quintet, whose name means "comrade" in Japanese, emphasizes egalitarian collaboration among its members. Their music seamlessly blends European jazz, early American contemporary music, Japanese traditional sounds, and romantic classical harmonies. With a focus on improvisation and flexible forms, Nakama has released multiple albums on their own label, Nakama Records, and has toured extensively across Europe and Asia. ([nakamarecords.no](https://www.nakamarecords.no/nakama?utm_source=openai))