SVENSKA
KAPUTT - SUOMI
A brilliant
musical project from the Moserobie jazz underground of Sweden – one that brings
together four completely wonderful players, but in ways that are very different
than most of their work in other settings! The sound here is very open and
spacious – not in a mellow way, or an ECM mode – but instead this really
introspective approach to the properties of the musicians' individual instruments
– almost as if they're using this project as a way to thoughtfully explore
things from different sonic angles, sometimes with a surprisingly sensitive
vibe. Yet there's also some nice currents of darkness in the music – things are
definitely never too sweet – and surprises include some piano from both Jonas
Kullhammar and Torbjorn Zetterberg – alongside Zetterberg's more familiar bass
(both electric and acoustic), and Kullhamar's music on tenor, flute, baritone,
and oboe. Guitarist Reine Fiske also plays piano on one track – and guitar on
the others – and the group also features drums from Johan Holmegard. Titles
include "Gardagens Visa", "Vesaaltonen",
"Paroni", "Mellantillstand", "Notskals Musik 1",
and "Keijsaren". ~ Dusty
Groove
ROB TARDICK
- MOMENTS
Tardik’s
well-received new offering is comprised of all original material inspired by
the pivotal moments in his life, songs that he wrote and produced with
accomplished collaborators Steve Oliver, Nate Harasim and Gabriel Mark
Hasselbach. Noted saxmen Will Donato and Walle Larsson are each featured on a
pair of tracks. While the first single from “Moments” - the relentless
Latin-singed fiesta starter “Sip and Salsa” - continues to garner airplay, a
second single will be selected and serviced to radio stations after the New
Year. Reviewers have embraced the “Moments’” songs, versatility and the
highly-skilled work on display as well.
ROLF KUHN –
STEREO
Really great
work from Rolf Kuhn – the German reedman who began making modern music during
that nation's postwar scene – and who's continued to remain on the forefront of
innovation as the decades have moved on! This set is a great illustration of
Kuhn's commitment to new sounds and fresh ideas – a quartet date with a group
of younger players who open up in all these amazing textures and rhythms
alongside Rolf's clarinet – a compelling group with guitar, bass and drums –
all used with as much sense of freedom as the clarinet! While other players of
Kuhn's vintage might be content to lay back and return to tradition, Rolf turns
out a record that stands next to his most inspired classics of the 60s and 70s
– on titles that include "District 7", "Black Jasmine",
"A Little Circus", "Shogun", "Open Windows",
"Goodbye", and "Husky".
~ Dusty Groove
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