Christian Jormin

Christian Jormin 3: Sol Salutis

by John Kelman
January 15, 2006

Much has been written about the Scandinavian jazz scene's distinctive nature. Since the region is geographically removed from mainstream Europe, the evolution of a jazz aesthetic rooted in its own tradition has resulted in its own distinctive complexion. And while people outside the region look to larger labels like ECM for a window into that world, a plethora of smaller independent labels support a far wider range of talent. In Sweden alone, labels including Caprice, Dragon, and Amigo document a ...