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The Godforgottens: Never Forgotten, Always Remembered

by Mark Corroto
February 12, 2010

A Scandinavian supergroup of sorts, The Godforgottens met for this recording session in 2006 and pianist Sten Sandell happened to spot a Hammond B3 organ in the corner. Having never played one before, he instantly shaped the direction and feel of this performance out of this spontaneous decision to have a go at it. The three musicians joining Sandell--trumpeter Magnus Broo, bassist Johan Berthling and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love--have all collaborated on various projects in the past. This combination might be ...