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Horizon

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Martin Sjöstedt

Label: Ubuntu Music
Released: 2024
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Tracks

Butterfly; Intervals; Donna Lee; Horizon; The Wedding; Mulgrew; 26-2; Tengtones; Equinox.

Personnel

Album Description

Award-winning multi-instrumentalist/composer/arranger/educator Martin Sjöstedt is set to release his latest album Horizon with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. The recording features four of Sjöstedt’s original compositions as well as arrangements of key pieces by John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Abdullah Ibrahim and Charlie Parker, all dedicated and specially written or arranged for a member of the band. The Stockholm Jazz Orchestra works more like a jazz collective than a big band and all the musicians are accomplished soloists, composers and bandleaders with careers that extend far beyond Sweden's borders. Key soloists along with Sjöstedt (on piano rather than double bass) are Fredrik Kronkvist and Johan Christoffersson (alto saxophone), Karl Olandersson, Nils Janson and Magnus Broo (trumpet), Karl-Martin Almqvist (tenor saxophone), Fredrik Lindborg (baritone saxophone), Peter Dahlgren (trombone). “It's a significant challenge but also a privilege to write for some of the members I've not only toured with for almost 20 years but also consider close friends,” says Sjöstedt. With this recording, Sjöstedt delves even deeper into the vision of creating freedom for the band's members, much like a piano trio or quartet, but all within the framework that personifies a big band. “I aim to create a musical framework where the soloist feels completely liberated while also allowing myself to communicate and challenge through the large ensemble, explains Sjöstedt. “I now realise that all the music I compose for larger ensembles aims to provide a sense of personal involvement for everyone and allows space for each individual's unique personality." Ends NOTES Martin Sjöstedt: sjostedtjazz.com Martin Sjöstedt became the regular bassist with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra in 1997 performing with international guest stars such as Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider and The Yellowjackets. In 2002 Sjöstedt formed his own group Martin Sjöstedt Band with multi-instrumentalist Magnus Lindgren, pianist Jonas Östholm and drummer Daniel Fredriksson. Since 1998 he has taken part in around 30 released recordings. Stockholm Jazz Orchestra: stockholmjazzorchestra.wordpress.com The Stockholm Jazz Orchestra began in 1984 as a rehearsal big band. Bob Brookmeyer joined the band as a guest in 1986, which led to the creation of their first album. Since 2011 the band has primarily featured music composed by its members. In 2024, the band will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Swedish tour and hopefully more performances across Europe. Ubuntu Music: www.ubuntumanagementgroup.com & www.weareubuntumusic.com Ubuntu Music, a division of Ubuntu Management Group, is a progressive recorded music label that is committed to bringing quality, accessible jazz and related music genres to increasingly wider audiences. Our approach includes collaborative efforts with an array of performing artists who have a passion for jazz and who possess unique and diversified talents. Distribution – The Orchard: www.theorchard.com Publicity – Emma Perry: mob: 07818 424 750 / [email protected]