This CD contains music composed by wizard-pianist Anders Persson and drummer Terje Sundby. They present also some of the most beautiful standards from the American songbook as well as a sensitive interpretation of the traditional Swedish song” Beneath The Firmament Of The Sky”. Master bass player Palle Danielsson completes the trio
Saxophonist-composer Amanda Sedgwick is one of the younger generation of musicians who have established themselves on the Swedish jazz scene. On “Reunion” she demonstrates her qualities both as composer and alto saxophonist. The quintet format gives listeners an opportunity to not only gain greater insight into Amanda’s approach and conception but
This album contains music performed by two of the world’s truly great masters of the double bass, combining all the important skills necessary for this instrument. Their lively bass lines gives the music contours and direction, providing a warm, melodic and rhythmic listening experience. Laila and Charles Gavatin: In the summer
The five prominent Swedish jazz musicians who were responsible for the much-praised album of Thelonious Monk’s music “Monk by Five” (TMcD012) now turn their attention to a new project. The music of Charles Mingus is an obvious choice as both men’s careers ran alongside each other and they worked in the
On this CD you can enjoy a most excellent and expressiv acoustic group with four excellent Swedish musicians who really know how to combine influences from jazz and world music into a dynamic and colourful mix. The program is made up of eight compositions by musician/composer/arranger Jonas Knutsson, one is a
This album contains songs which are not only about problematic love but contain a universe of feelings. If anyone stops for a moment to consider who in Sweden is capable of moving her audience to deep emotion, touching their hearts with bittersweet sentiments of life, then Agneta Baumann’s name must be
Enjoy four of Sweden’s most prominent and expressive jazz musicians performing a program made up of four standard evergreens, two compositions by Thelonious Monk, one standard by Billy Strayhorn and four originals by trumpeter/composer/arranger/writer Ulf Adåker. The standard tunes: East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) was written by
Irene Sjögren gives her expressive interpretation to a collection of carefully selected songs, many of them gems from the “great American songbook.” On some of the tracks you can also hear music composed by the renowned American composer/arranger/conductor Maria Schneider. – Irene Sjögren receives strong and sensitive support from her co-musicians
Rebecka Gordon interprets a collection of old and traditional Yiddish songs with a tender and heartfelt feeling greatly supported by her co-musicians Claes von Heijne (p), Filip Augustson (b) and Gilbert Matthews (dr). By the wayside stands a tree – Rabbi Motenyu – Beneath the little green trees – What will
This release is a continuation of pianist Elise Einarsdotter’s and bassist Olle Steinholtz’ success “Sketches of Roses” (TMcCD 008). Once again they perform both solo and duo in an inspired selection of their own, as well as other’s compositions. On this CD they have invited their good friend and colleague, singer