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Erik Palmberg: Faces
by Jim Worsley
In 2018 Swedish trumpeter Erik Palmberg burst onto the jazz scene withFirst Lines (Prophone). Burst is a bit strong based on the level of noise it made. But it is possibly an understatement when you consider the level of unique and personal articulation. Palmberg's quartet focused mostly on Palmberg originals and brought them to life in what has became a signature sound. You just knew there had to be more to come. Sure enough, three years later along came In ...
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by Jim Worsley
Not many records reveal themselves in an instant. Yet a thoughtful presence and pensive vibe are apparent from the start of Erik Palmberg's In Between. His second record as a leader follows his successful debut, First Lines (Stockholm Jazz Records, 2018), an earthy display of vintage jazz adorned with modern expressionism. It was a launch point of some caliber that left the door open for growth and experimentation. While said growth seemed likely, it surpasses expectations when it is in ...
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