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Article: Album Review

Adam Baldych And The Baltic Gang: Imaginary Room

Read "Imaginary Room" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
June 27, 2012

Despite the perceived similarities between musical groups and gangs, there are surprisingly few examples of bands with a “gang" appellation. There's American rockers the James Gang, Brit-punks the Tyla Gang and of course there's the Purple Gang (although that was just a rhythm section). Imaginary Room, the debut release from violinist Adam Baldych and The Baltic ...

Article: Catching Up With

Catching Up With e.s.t.'s Dan Berglund and Magnus Ostrom

by Renato Wardle
May 9, 2012

The tragic death of pianist Esbjörn Svensson in the summer of 2008 brought to a close the 12-year run of one of the most prolific and brilliant piano trios in recent years. The enigmatically hypnotic tapestries that the Esbjörn Svensson Trio (which came to be known as e.s.t.) wove simultaneously eschewed and venerated the jazz tradition. ...

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Article: Interview

Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz: All Aboard

by James Pearse
March 13, 2012

As an integral member of acclaimed outfits Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Magnus Lindgren Batacuda Jazz and Dan Reed Band, 32-year-old drummer and percussionist Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz has already toured the world several times over. The wealth of places, people and musical styles he has encountered on his travels has helped shape the diverse sound of ...

News: Interview

Drummer/Percussionist Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz Interviewed at All About Jazz!

March 13, 2012

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Article: Interview

Lars Danielsson: Love is the Message

by James Pearse
January 23, 2012

Saturday night in an unusually mild December 2011 at Stockholm's premier jazz venue, Fasching, could only mean one thing: the place was heaving. As well as the unseasonable weather and the looming Christmas period, the reason so many festive Swedes were crammed in like tinned herring was to catch a rare glimpse of national hero Nils ...

Album

The Moon, The Stars And You

By Nils Landgren

Label: Point Music
Released: 2011

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Article: Album Review

Bronk: Bronk 2

by Chris Mosey
June 20, 2011

Three people lay claim to having created that seldom heard musical phenomenon, Swedish funk. They are: most famously, former Abba drummer and Formula 1 racing driver Slim Borgudd; jazz trombonist/vocalist Nils Landgren; and dance band leader Yngve Forsell. All three made an impression locally in the 1970s and '80, but now with this, their second album, ...

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News: Festival

The 2nd Valamar Jazz Festival in - Porec, Istria (Croatia)

May 2, 2011

The 2nd Valamar Jazz Festival will be held at seven different locations in Poreč, July 6-9, 2011 The first evening of the main program will be held on July 7, 2011 in the Euphrasian Basilica, the most beautiful integrally preserved monument of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region. In the unique sacral setting of the ...

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Article: Interview

Trilok Gurtu: Stirring the Big Old Pot

by Ian Patterson
April 27, 2011

There is a popular theory of mathematical probability, that if you put a typewriter in front of a monkey, it will, through a process of trial and error, eventually produce a play of William Shakespeare. Swayed by the same sweeping logic, others believe that if you put a trap kit and assorted percussive instruments in front ...

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Article: Album Review

Bohuslan Big Band: Don't Fence Me In

Read "Don't Fence Me In" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
April 7, 2011

Some of the finest compositions in The Great American Songbook, one of Europe's most talented big bands and one of the best arrangers Britain has produced. Put them all together on one CD, and it doesn't disappoint. The Cole Porter songs on Don't Fence Me In are among the most familiar in popular music, but while ...