I have enjoyed playing with my group «Felix Peikli Quintet» on the road over the last years performing original material for audiences worldwide with great success. Royal Flush is an extension and continuation of this success story, by broadening the horizon of Jazz to include vocals, synths, acoustic guitar, flute, percussion, and more. The core of the album is the Quintet. The musicians in the Quintet are all amazing and truly talented artists on their own and, in addition, some of my best friends. Together as friends we have such a strong connection - that, combined with our youth, burning energy and talent, results in a group sound that is unique. To me, these guys are truly nonpareil, just like the poker hand Royal Flush - composed of five cards, each irreplaceable and essential, but unbeatable when together.

It is when I reach the milestones in my life that I take a moment to reflect upon the past and wonder “How did I, a young clarinetist from Oslo, Norway, find myself in New York City, performing for