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Jens Jefsen: Music Between Gigs
ByThe Neopolitan song "Funiculi Funicula" somehow fits right in, this time with the addition of tenor saxophonist Stephan Kammerer, and an updated modern groove. Cahit Ece's duduk (an Armenian double-reed instrument) makes lyrical contributions to "Lateral Thinking'' (which also features accordionist Emir Bosnjak) and "Siya Evine." The program also includes pop standards, old and new; John Lennon's "Imagine," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the Drifter's hit "Save The Last Dance For Me" all benefit from violinist Lasse Høj Jacobsen's pizzicato accompaniment (along with Jefsen's son Oskar Hougaard Jefsen's vocals, another repeat guest from Sigh). The George Gershwin song "Soon" is rhythmically propelled by drummer Morten Lund (also returning from Sigh).
While parts of this album were recorded over a long time period, the final mixing and completion occurred during the Covid-19 crisis in March and October 2020.
Track Listing
Esto Es Lo Mio; Ciribiribin; Lateral Thinking; Funiculi Funicula; Siya Evine; Imagine; Pen Pusher; Terra Sirenum; Smells Like Teen Spirit; Soon; Baubles, Bangles And Beads; Put Your Ghost To Rest; This Game Will Keep You Up All Night; Save The Last Dance For Me.
Personnel
Jens Jefsen
bass, acousticUffe Steen
guitar, electricCahit Ece
woodwindsEmir Bosnjak
accordionEsben Tjalve
pianoStephan Kammerer
saxophone, tenorOskar Hougaard Jefsen
vocalsLasse Høj Jacobsen
violinMorten Lund
drumsSteen Raahauge
congasAdditional Instrumentation
Jens Jefsen: acoustic bass, keys, shakers, guiro, hand clapping, stomp, iKaossilator for iPad, upright piano fading chords; Uffe Steen: guitar + recording (1, 13); Cahit Ece: duduk (3, 5); Emir Bosnjak: accordion (3); Esben Tjalve: electric piano (12, 13); Stephan Kammerer: tenor saxophone, flute + recording (4, 11); Oskar Hougaard Jefsen: vocal (8, 14); Lasse Høj Jacobsen: violin (6, 9, 14); Morten Lund: drums + recording (10); Steen Raahauge: congas and finger cymbal + recording (11).
Album information
Title: Music Between Gigs | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Gateway Music
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About Jens Jefsen
Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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