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Martin Sjöstedt

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No doubt that Martin Sjöstedt is one of the most interesting musicians one the European jazz scene today. Not only is he one of the most indemand bassplayers around, he also plays the piano on the same level. This fact together with his skills for writing music for all kind of ensembles, from producing small group albums to composing for big bands, you easily understand why everyone wants to be a part of his musical enviroment. Grammy award-winning composer Jim McNeely writes in the liner notes: With this CD, Martin reveals the scope of his abilities as composer and arranger for big band, and they are impressive

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Horizon

Label: Ubuntu Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Butterfly; Intervals; Donna Lee; Horizon; The Wedding; Mulgrew; 26-2; Tengtones; Equinox.

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Martin Sjöstedt & Stockholm Jazz Orchestra: Horizon

Read "Horizon" reviewed by Neil Duggan


The Stockholm Jazz Orchestra has been together since 1984--40 years at this writing. That is quite an achievement. especially in an age where large ensembles make little financial sense. In 1986, Bob Brookmeyer joined the band as a guest, eventually leading to his compositions featuring on their debut album, Dreams (Dragon, 1988). Subsequently, they have played ...

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Roots

Label: Prophone Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Visions; Who Are You?; Devil May Care; Fly Away; Always And Forever; The Jody Grind; Waltz For Debby / Monicas Vals; The Meaning Of The Blues; What Now?; Nature Boy; Better Days Ahead; Jej Portret (Her Portrait)

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Riedel

Label: CRP Recordings
Released: 2022
Track listing: Stalheim; Gullinarium; Migdal; Channánukka; Sjöstedt; Conclusion; Riedel; I'm Lazy; Zilliacus; Jingle; Daniel; Stillében; Lindborg; I'm Just Kidding; Naimark Meyers; Canticle.

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Vivian Buczek: Roots

Read "Roots" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Since 2003, Vivian Buczek has established herself as a powerful force in the contemporary jazz scene. Her voice is soulful and powerful. She can be sensitive and emotional on a ballad, but then turn around and sing blues songs as if she's been doing it all her life, which she actually has been. With Roots, she ...

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Fredrik Lindborg - a Swedish Portrait

Label: Prophone Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Mazurka Har någon sett Late date Galium verum Merlin I min smala säng Toka Voka Fine together Holy Grail Igloo MA Decent Eyes Danny's Dream Be Careful

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Fredrik Lindborg: A Swedish Portrait

Label: Prophone Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Mazurka; Har någon sett/Baritonome; Late Date; Galium Verum; Merlin; I min smala sang; Toka Voka Oka Boka; Fine Together; Holy Grail; Igloo; MA; Decent Eyes; Danny's Dream; Be Careful.

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Ekdahl / Bagge Big Band: New Thing

Read "New Thing" reviewed by Jack Bowers


It's always exciting and pleasurable to welcome a new member into the jazz world's ever-shrinking big-band fraternity--especially one as sharp and energetic as this. The tasteful and impressive Ekdahl / Bagge Big Band--from Stockholm, Sweden, no less--takes its name from those of its co-leaders, drummer Per Ekdahl and pianist Carl Bagge who composed and / or ...

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Five Women VII – Zoe Schwarz; Mercedes Figueras; Vivian Buczek; Carol Albert; Douyé

Read "Five Women VII – Zoe Schwarz; Mercedes Figueras; Vivian Buczek; Carol Albert; Douyé" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion This Is the Life I Choose 33 Jazz Records 2017 Zoe Schwarz and her band, the Blue Commotion, have been making a name for themselves in their native England for the better part of this decade. With five albums to their credit, the band and singer have ...


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