Jazz World Quest Showcase 2022: Örjan Hultén Orion(Sweden) – Shifting Ground

 

Örjan Hultén Orion(Sweden) – Shifting Ground (Prophone Records)

Örjan Hultén Orion‘s latest album is a collection of eight skillfully crafted tracks that showcase the musical and compositional talents of each band member. Despite the fact that the material has several “parents”, the album maintains a consistent stylistic cohesion that reflects an unifying artistic vision where melodicity embraces improvisation in such a fresh way .

Each track bears the personal touch of the musicians, making the album particularly noteworthy. The title track, composed by Filip Augustson, features an engaging interplay between Hultén’s saxophone and Torbjorn Gulz’s piano, with the melodic dialogue exploring contrasts and harmonies. “Mystique No. 12,” a ballad by drummer Peter Danemo, sees the saxophone moving gracefully over percussion and spacious piano accompaniment. Augustson’s composing skills are also on display in “Bellatrix,” which begins with a textural intro featuring drums, piano, and bass, before giving way to Hultén’s melancholic soprano theme, which is supported by the piano in the second part before transitioning to the next saxophone section.

The album’s only composition by the bandleader, “Las Tres Marias,” is a joyous, tango-inspired track that evokes Nino Rota and his work for Fellini films. “Philomelos” is a unique ballad in which Hultén’s captivating saxophone weaves a narrative through the piano melody, complemented by Augustson’s seamless bowing. Danemo’s “Even in the odds” follows in a playful vein, providing a lively backdrop for the drums, bass, piano, and saxophone to perform with exceptional passion and delicacy. “Rigel” opens with Augustson’s bass line and features the piano setting the stage for the saxophone’s melodic entrance, resulting in a virtuosic piece with entertaining blues accents.

The album concludes with “Nosebleed,” a track rich in rhythmic complexity that allows Hultén to fully show his musicianship.

“Shifting Ground” offers new discoveries with each listen and is well worth multiple plays; it is a deserving reward for the listener.

Musicians: Örjan Hultén – saxophones, Torbjorn Gulz – piano, Filip Augustson – bass, Peter Danemo– drums

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SWEDEN: FREEDOM TREE - Modern Acoustic World Jazz Rock

FREEDOM TREE - Modern Acoustic World Jazz Rock

 The new album from FREEDOM TREE was released on September 24.

This multicultural group has achieved international popularity among music fans for their eclectic performances and features three outstanding musicians representing three continents.

Together, guitarist Steinar Aadnekvam (Norway), bassist Rubem Farias (Brazil) and drummer/singer Deodato Siquir (Mozambique) have performed hundreds of concerts in some 17 countries across Europe, Eurasia, Africa and the USA before making this album - their third as a group.

Album link-tree:
https://orcd.co/ybpvy2k

JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2020: SWEDEN: New album from Derupeto!

 The band Derupeto was started when Gothenburg guitarist Tobias Grim put the members together for a gig at the club Glenn miller in Stockholm and they felt they could create something unique together. Derupeto has previously played at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival and done many appreciated concerts in Sweden.

Now finally comes the group’s debut album.

Tobias Grim guitar (Sweden)
Deodato Siquir vocals/Drums (Mocambique)
Rubem Farias bass (Brazil)
Peter Knudsen piano(Sweden)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbsNmVDFwHE

JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2020: Örjan Hultén Orion(Sweden)-Liberia Ballad(Artogrush Records)

GERMANY/SWEDEN: Emil Brandqvist Trio ‎– Entering The Woods( Skip Records 2020)

The waiting is over: “Entering The Woods”, the 5th album by the Emil Brandqvist Trio, is finished. There’s no doubt that this formation is among the few piano trios worldwide that have played their way up to a continent-spanning listening audience in recent years by constantly developing the band’s very own, highly recognizable sound and advancing it further. More than 10 million streams for individual songs! have catapulted the trio to vanguard rankings. In North America they crop up on the playlists displaying major radio audience figures, in Japan they’re a must on countless compilations as a prime example of today’s Scandinavian Jazz, and in Germany their last album ranked No. 3 on the national jazz charts. ECHO award nominations and an appearance on the Longlist of German Record Critics have provided further proof of their large-scale acceptance.
Skip Records 

SWEDEN Emil Ingmar- Karlavagnen 2020

Swedish jazz pianist Emil Ingmar presents his newest release, Karlavagnen. Emil Ingmar is a pianist, composer, and freelance musician who lives in Uppsala, Sweden. A former piano student at KMH, he is the Chairman of the Uppsala Jazz Club and organizer of the Live Jazz Bar at Uplands Nation and the Jazz Corner at UKK. He is also active in Orphei Drangar as a singer and accompanist. Ingmar is joined for these twelve original tracks by an all-star lineup of musicians, including Fredrik Jonsson, Calle Rasmusson, Jonas Knutsson, and more.

SWEDEN/POLAND : Fire! Orchestra-Actions(2020)

 This new, extended reading by Mats Gustafsson and Fire! Orchestra of the great Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki´s seminal "Actions For Free Jazz Orchestra" (1971) was commissioned by the Sacrum Profanum festival in Kraków in 2018.

 The idea was to place this classic piece in a contemporary setting, with a new approach and a new body of sound. However, the original score was used as a platform for the new reading, connecting history with the present. The first performance of "Actions For Free Jazz Orchestra" took place in 1971 at Donaueschingen and featured the New Eternal Rhythm Orchestra, 14 international jazz heavyweights assembled by Don Cherry for the occasion and conducted by Penderecki.

The composer had heard the Globe Unity Orchestra a couple of years earlier and was fascinated by the possibilites of working with musicians from a different background and with other perspectives than he was used to from the classical world. The challenge for all involved was to find the right balance between composition and improvisation.

The idea was initially met with some scepticism from the musicians, but this soon gave way to acceptance and even great eagerness. Fire! Orchestra´s instrumentation is almost identical to that of 1971, the main difference being a tuba replacing one of the trombones.

Also worth noticing is that the new reading clocks in at 40 minutes, considerably longer than the 1971 version. Released 28.02.20

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SWEDEN Rena Rama-Live 2020

Caprice presents the highly anticipated re-release of Rena Rama's live album from the Stockholm jazz club Fasching in 1975. Formed in 1971, Swedish jazz band Rena Rama was noted for mixing jazz, unusual time signatures, and African and Asian folk themes. Its original lineup included Lennart Aberg, Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson, and Bengt Berger. Stenson and Aberg had previously worked with Red Mitchell, and Danielsson with Steve Kuhn. Berger had previously studied percussion in India. Stenson had already recorded his first trio LP. This production features Leroy Lowe on drums.

SWEDEN: META ROOS; TRIO X OF SWEDEN -Folk & Jazz (2019)

On this new release, Swedish artist Meta Roos joins up with Trio X to present a varied program of folk and jazz tunes by various composers. Meta Roos was born and raised in Boda Kyrkby in but lives since 2002 in Bålsta in Uppsala county . She made her debut as a sixteen-year-old when she started singing with various dance bands in Dalarna; She achieved the greatest success with the Nippe Sylwéns Band. Since 1984 she has been a full time artist. During the 1980s, she sang in the dance band Rose Band, which became popular throughout Europe . Roos played New Year's Rev in Borlänge and came a few years later to Peter Flack in Örebro where she participated in four reviews.

SWEDEN: Staffan Öberg Nonet – Ornettish (2019)

Tracklist: 01. Lonely Woman 02. Focus on Sanity 03. Free 04. Peace 05. Ex Nihilo with Eyes Wide Shut

Our latest album Ornettish was recorded i August 2018. The album is a tribute to Ornette Coleman and includes several of his classic tunes as well as a new original composition by Lars-Göran Ulander. The album is available as CD and LP

SWEDEN: Introducing World Music's Marius Billgobenson

Introducing World Music's Marius Billgobenson

New Album Out December 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stockholm Sweden - May 15, 2019 - Just two years ago Marius Billgobenson gave the world his debut, The Sum of My Pardon. An album All About Jazz's Jim Olin called "an intriguing musical journey." Now after a couple of years of promoting and playing, Marius Billgobenson is ready to deliver the much anticipated follow up, December 2019's Tribes In Mind. Jazz Corner was not wrong when they lamented Marius Billgobenson "exudes charisma and positivity" on The Sum of My Pardon. Taking the best that jazz, blues, and African has to offer and melting it into one pot and stirring it ever so slightly until everything has come together cohesively and tastefully, Marius outdid himself on his debut alongside the likes of Jens Stenbo (drums), Markus Enghag (piano), Everart Araujo Lucio (bass), Patric Skog (guitars), Karolina Karner (vocals), Teresa Perrelli (vocals), and Kabara Kabamba (kongas). Now he plans to do it all over again with his November 2019 release, Tribes In Mind. As the release of Tribes In Mind nears, Marius Billgobenson will be booking local performances for the late fall and early winter of 2019 into early 2020. He'll then continue to book a full-fledged tour in May 2020. Those interested in interviewing Marius Billgobenson, or reviewing his album this fall can reach out via the information provided below. ### About:Marius Billgobenson is a renowned and respected World Music musician with a new album out December 2019 titled Tribes In Mind. Contact:Marius Billgobenson +46-70-519-6728 marius@billgobenson.com Links:Official Site: https://www.billgobenson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marius.billy.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/billgobenson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billgobenson/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/billgobenson

NORWAY/UK/SWEDEN: HAFTOR MEDBØE / JACOB KARLZON (2019)

HAFTOR MEDBØE / JACOB KARLZON – ALBUM RELEASE IN APRIL 2019

 Norwegian/Scottish guitarist Haftor Medbøe and Swedish pianist Jacob Karlzon join creative forces in the recording of a set of original compositions. The album is released on limited edition, hand-numbered 10” vinyl on 05/APRIL/19 and available for purchase with bundled digital download including a bonus track exclusively from http://copperfly.co.uk

 Since first meeting at the Islay Jazz Festival in the Scottish Hebrides 15 years ago, Haftor and Jacob have been slowly hatching a plan to collaborate. At long last they come together on this recording, first premiered live as part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2018, that draws on their shared roots and personal influences.

 The work evokes a Nordic sensibility with echoes of the Scandinavian jazz tradition as embodied by pianists Jan Johansson, Esbjorn Svensson and Tord Gustavsen. Inspired in part by traces of the region’s folk musics, the album simultaneously meditates on more universal aspects of the here and the now. The project will be toured in the UK and Scandinavia during 2019/20.

 BIOGRAPHIES:

 Haftor Medbøe has released albums with his eponymous group on Linn Records, and Fabrikant Records, and with Norwegian compatriots Espen Eriksen (pn.) and Gunnar Halle (tpt.) on Losen records. Born in Norway, Haftor has for many years been resident in Scotland where he is Jazz Musician in Residence and Associate Professor of Music at the capital city’s Edinburgh Napier University
 http://www.haftormedboe.com

 Jacob Karlzon is an award winning Swedish pianist who is celebrated for his work with artists including Silje Nergaard, Nils Landgren, and Viktoria Tolstoy. He has shared the stage with a host of jazz luminaries including Billy Cobham, Kenny Wheeler and Norma Winstone, and has recorded for Caprice Records, Stunt Records, ACT and Warner Music. In 2012 Jacob gained the coveted status of Steinway Artist.
 https://www.jacobkarlzon.com

 Press contact: Haftor Medbøe | haftormedboe@gmail.com | +44 7771778867

NORWAY/SWEDEN: RYMDEN-Reflections and Odysseys(2019)

While Bugge Wesseltoft is a musician with a keen appreciation of music wherever it comes from, and the unity among people that music can bring, he also appreciates music as an expression of an identity. His championing of the cause of "European Jazz as its own art form" sees him return to the piano trio format with the Swedish rhythm section consisting of Magnus Öström and Dan Berglund. The groups New Conception of Jazz and e.s.t. (esbjorn svensson trio) moved in different orbits around the same musical planet, and produced some of the best recorded music and performances that spanned the 90s into the new millennium.

The influence of both groups was profound and can still be seen and heard today in the emerging young talents from Scandinavia and beyond, many of whom have found encouragement and a home on Wesseltoft's Jazzland Recordings label. e.s.t. remain regarded as one of the best live acts of the era, and they hold their position as the most successful artist on the Munich-based ACT record label. Both groups were explorers, experimenters testing the limits of existing forms or trying to discover new ones.

 That a crossover between these two powerhouses of 21st century European jazz should occur is not surprising, although perhaps long overdue. With the formation of RYMDEN (meaning "space" – as in "outer space" or "universe"), we are presented with a music that is innately Scandinavian in mood and attitude. This is not the "Scandinavian sound" one might picture: this is not music for meditating over a view of frozen mountains or tranquil fjords (although the listener is free to do so!): This is music that reflects all aspects of the Scandinavian milieu of the 21st century. This is music filled with rugged dynamism, extended playing techniques, brooding or melancholic atmospheres. It offers cinematic and epic sounds, cascading drama, crashing and splashing, tension and release. It delivers melodic, high-octane unison riffs,

Minimalism immersed in rich improvised tapestries, vocal doubling of melodies, and moments of growling menace. It does this with minimal electronic trickery, with Wesseltoft moving between piano and Rhodes, and Berglund and Öström coaxing just about every possible sound from their instruments.

JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2019 Update: Örjan Hultén Orion(Sweden)-Album: Minusgrader

Örjan Hultén Orion(Sweden)- One for Britten
Album: Minusgrader
Label: Artogrush
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A new album from Swedish saxophonist Örjan Hultén and his band, permeated with the spirit of modernity and tradition mixed in fresh compositions unified by a shared sense for improvisation and interplay.  Subtly and energetic Minusgrader recreates a common musical universe rich in rhythmically and melodically twists where the saxophone engages the listener, leading the way with strong creative vision.


Personnel: Peter Danemo, drums, Örjan Hultén, saxophones, Torbjörn Gulz, piano, Filip Augustson, bass

Home Catalog About Us Contact "IT WAS THE ARTICULATION and focus in this recording which first drew my attention; and indeed, Minusgrader, from Swedish saxophonist Örjan Hultén and his Orion quartet, has only continued to charm with its sparky animation and romantic lyricism – an evenly-balanced conversation glistening with individual flecks of personality along the way" Read Adrian Pallants full review at London Jazz News here

NORWAY/SWEDEN/BRAZIL/MOZAMBIQUE: Concert offer 2019 🎸 World/Jazz/Rock from Scandinavia, Brasil, Mozambique 🎶

After 3 years, 120 international concerts and with 2 critically acclaimed albums in their luggage, FREEDOMS TRIO is preparing for new tours in 2019.

Hi and happy new musical year !! FREEDOMS TRIO is a 'world jazz rock' group uniting three musicians from three continents. Three outstanding artists on their respective instruments.  Under the direction of acoustic guitarist Steinar Aadnekvam, originally from Bergen - Norway, together with bassist Rubem Farias, from Salvador da Bahia - Brasil, and drummer / singer Deodato Siquir, from Maputo - Mozambique, FREEDOMS TRIO creates an expression that is completely unique. Their music is in an Afro Jazz Rock idiom, firmly footed in the present and with close, warm audience contact in lively concert experiences with appeal to a broad range of listeners. FREEDOMS TRIO is currently planning concerts for the summer and fall of 2019, and upon request for other periods. The band is also available for workshops. The band is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Don't miss this exciting and inspiring music group. >>> Contact steinarguitar@gmail.com for dialogue and booking. With best regards, Steinar Aadnekvam - www.freedomstrio.com

"Mr. Aadnekvam dominates the rarefied space afforded to top-flight virtuoso guitarists. This music is, however, also informed by thunderous rumble of bass and drums, all of which makes it a uniquely expressive group.” - World Music Report (Canada) "Familiar in its aesthetic-groove-minded world-jazz but rare in the quality of the musicianship." - Jazztimes (USA) "Young genius, bursting with creativity." - Jazz Podium Magazine (Germany)   "Their music is both complex and joyful, full of passion and energy. Not only do you hear amazing guitar playing from Steinar Aadnekvam, but equal musicianship from drummer Deodato Siquir and bassist Rubem Farias - plus they have a natural synergy which can be rare, especially when the musicians are so accomplished individually. People should hear Freedoms Trio. Gives you hope." - Robben Ford (American guitar legend)

SWEDEN: Oskar Lindström Trio-Fugue (Nilento Records 2018)

  Oskar Lindström is one of Sweden´s most captivating young pianists and composers. Being nominated by Swedish national radio as "newcomer of the year" in 2017 he now releases his debut album as a leader. "Fugue" exclusively features Lindström´s distinctly lyrical original compositions, drawing inspiration from the strong tradition of Nordic pianotrios as well as folk music and chorales. Alongside Lindström´s personal and precise touch on the piano, fellow Swedish musicians Eirik Lund and Filip Olofsson, having backgrounds in various styles of music apart from jazz, offer an intriguing addition to the musical discourse. The album is recorded at the renowned Nilento studio outside Gothenburg in the early spring of 2018.

Nilento Records

SWEDEN: Lalle Larsson Trio- Ashen Lights (Reingold Records 2018)

Lalle Larsson Trio- Ashen Lights Ashen Lights is the new trio release from Swedish keyboard player Lalle Larsson. After the critically acclaimed projects Seven Deadly Pieces, Until Never and The Weaveworld Trilogy - Lalle is back with another strong release on Reingold Records. This time as the soloist in a more intimate trio setting. Taking influences from all kinds of different music, most notably John Coltrane, Allan Holdsworth and Eric Dolphy who he mentions as his biggest inspiration, Larsson is home to many musical worlds. On this album he is focusing on creating moods and soundscapes, expressing himself through improvisation, often over long forms of moving chords and textures. To me music is all about expression. Harmonically I would say that I am more influenced by contemporary classical music than from, let´s say, bebop, but the compositions are definitely sketches made for improvisation and that makes it some sort of jazz I suppose, I've been composing and practising for this album every since I started to play 35 years ago On this recording Larsson teams up with renowned bassist Jonas Reingold (Steve Hackett, The Flower Kings, The Sea Within) and drummer Walle Wahlgren (Cam, Agents of Mercy) who both add a great organic feel and an elegant touch to the music. On 'Ashen Lights' Lalle unfolds his own blend of jazz, contemporary classical music, and 70´s fusion. Fans of Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul and Allan Holdsworth should not miss out on this hot electric jazz release!

SWEDEN/GERMANY: Low Planet-Low Planet(Unit 2018)

 LOW PLANET are the Swedish tuba player Jörgen Welander (Zoller meets the Master Franks, Howard Johnson & Gravity ..) and the German trombonist Uli Binetsch (Peter Herbolzheimer, Bob Mintzer, New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, Eric Marienthal, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley ,. ..) Groovy compositions by the two musicians can be heard as well as well-known songs from the Jazz-Realbook or Bob Marley's I shot the Sheriff. Low Planet always invite guest musicians. For example, there are two great guitarists (Johannes Maikranz and Bernd Hess) on some songs. A CD full of virtuoso moments, exciting, imaginative music that impresses with its variety and its spirit

SWEDEN: Epidot - LOVE IN BREMEN (iMOGENA 2018)

Epidot is a trio that plays music written by guitarist Erik Ivarsson, which we can hear with, for example, Actual Arvid Nero and Mona Wallin, Black Cat Bone, Elina Ryd and Parallel Activity. 
Epidot's music can be seen as a melting pot of different styles and expressions. The early progressive rock with the style typical complex song structures and great dynamic variations, the late 60's powertrios such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, the early 60's guitar band like The Shadows, the jazz music with its focus on turn and improvisation, the blues's raw and unpolished sound. 
On double bass we hear Adam Lindblom, one of the most popular bassists on the Göteborsk music scene.
Adam has heard with his stable and strong melodic games with, for example, Ove Ingemarsson, Eric Liftig and Tobias Grim. 
On drums we find Johan Horner.
He also plays with Anders Boson and Gentlemen & Gangsters. 
Johan puts a strong mark on Trion's music with his engering and playful drumming. 
Erik Ivarsson - Guitar Johan Horner - Drums Adam Lindblom - Double bass

View Website: https://www.facebook.com/Epidotmusic/ 

ITALY/SWEDEN: Marco Lo Russo at World Accordion Day 2018 in Sweden

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Marco Lo Russo at World Accordion Day 2018 in Sweden

 

On May 6th, World Accordion Day 2018 is celebrated. In Sweden, Marco Lo Russo will be protagonist, with his Made in Italy concept: exporting Italian art abroad, as has already happened in other countries (Mexico, Cuba, USA, Africa, Canada, etc.).

 

Marco Lo Russo, accordionist of Oscar Winner Nicola Piovani, for the soundtrack of the film Life is Beautiful by and withRoberto Benigni, is a composer and producer as well as a professor in Conservatory of Music. Among the successes of the2017/2018 season the 7 Days finalist at Eurovision Song Contest 2017, the realization of the soundtrack of the film CityZendirected by Ruggero Gabbai, broadcast on SKY TV, and the composition of the Ave Maria dedicated to Pope Francis.

 

The World Accordion Day 2018, on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of the instrument, was established in 2009, with the support of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and Accordions Worldwide. The accordion was, in fact, patented in Vienna, Austria, by Cyrillius Demien on May 6, 1829. Several initiatives and concerts that wish to celebrate, promote, support the growth and popularization of the this musical instrument, including the open day in Sweden May 6th from 11.00 am byKarlssons Musik, Äskebackavägen 18, in the city of Fjärås, Hallands Län: https://goo.gl/1sW3jp

 

Marco Lo Russo, special guest, will also perform for the occasion with new Swedish accordions by Bengts brand, built since 1965, in collaboration with the prestigious Italian company Bugari Armando accordions, for which Marco Lo Russo is endorsement:https://youtu.be/trho6mfHA_s

 

➡ Photo and more: https://www.marcolorusso.com/en/world-accordion-day-2018-in-sweden

➡ Video playlist by Marco Lo Russo in accordion soloist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9bV01SJZF08XqMfXIelhWJ7-fpv9QMdZ

➡ Concert and show projects by Marco Lo Russo: https://www.marcolorusso.com/en/live-music-proposal-concert-show

 

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Sermoneta, Latina, Italy

 

 

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