Vocals: Stina Agustsdottir Guitar: Mikael Mani asmundsson Keys & Synths: Magnus Johann Ragnarsson Bass: Henrik Linder Drums: Magnus Trygvason Eliassen

Vocals: Stina Agustsdottir Guitar: Mikael Mani asmundsson Keys & Synths: Magnus Johann Ragnarsson Bass: Henrik Linder Drums: Magnus Trygvason Eliassen

Erik Palmberg Trumpet, flugelhorn, compositions Anton Dromberg Piano Niklas Wennstrom Double Bass Sebastian Voegler Drums "We have had a busy, yet inspiring time since our last album. I began working on the new material just back from our tour, after weeks not only spent playing the music, but also talking about music with my band mates. The discussions and musical exchange sowed the seeds for the new songwriting. I was inspired by a new understanding and awareness towards the different musical styles and ideals that were existing within the group. " /Erik

Pianist Anton Dromberg (Bear Garden, Erik Palmberg Quartet) and vocalist Anna Berglund (Anna Arco, Berglund Band) are no novices on the Swedish jazz scene. In 2021, they celebrated their tenth anniversary as a duo and released the debut EP Dream Maker, which was appointed "Vocal and Piano Album of the Year" by Lira Music Magazine. The duo's songs have aired on Swedish national radio, P2, and found their way onto several major Spotify- playlists such as "Svensk Jazz". The music has been described as heartfelt, melodic and with exceptional interplay whether it is original material or a new version of a Burt Bacharach ballad

We recorded this album live at Jazzklubb Syd in Ladan, Farsta, on a cold winter's night in January 2024, but it didn't take long for the temperature to rise in that small wooden barn. There, the warmth of the connection between the musicians, the music and the audience was palpable. A love of jazz - the fantastic melodies and harmonies, the meaningful lyrics and the swinging rhythms - brought us together in time for a while, and this album is the result. The title "A Heart Full of Rhythm" is of course taken from the Louis Armstrong song. But it also refers perfectly to our drummer, Ronnie Gardiner, and the important work he does with The Ronnie Gardiner Method, a multi-sensory rehabilitation method used to help those aff ected by, for example, brain injuries, stroke, MS or Parkinson's. His accredited method is used all over the world. Dedicated to all music lovers, and most of all our dear friends and families. Enjoy!

This is a celebration to one of my favourite composers, the great French composer, piano player and conductor Michel Legrand. On this album I have chosen to interpret some of my favourite songs, arranged by Swedish piano player and arranger Martin Sjostedt. Michel Legrand has always been a great inspiration for me and I have long dreamed of doing a project where I get to interpret his music in my own unique way. His music and the combination of the beautiful lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman stand for what I mainly want to convey to my audience; romance, dynamism, melancholy but also blues and swing. My special guests on this album are the Danish harmonica player Mathias Heise and the Swedish trumpet player Peter Asplund who is also the composer and arranger of the original song and LE GRAND MICHEL. Title track of this album A very special thank you to my musical partner, arranger and producer of this album, Martin Sjostedt, who always supports and challenges me musically in the most fun and generous way. /Vivian Buczek

Johny Carlsson, a devout jazz fan, born and raised in Sweden and, since my early teens, a wannabe jazz payer. All of the jazz greats and jazz styles have a pace in he�s heart. However, ever since he first heard the great trombone payer J.J. Johnson with the Miles Davis' group and then, later on, J.J. and Kai Winding on the Jay & Kai Quintet, in the Septet and, on the eight bones recordings, the mighty sound of a trombone group paying jazz has fascinated me. In Johny�s mid-teens and early 20's he was writing music and paying the piano in small combos in Sweden.

This album was recorded on the 9th of May 2023 in Sound on Sound Studios in New Jersey, The project itself was an ongoing process of writing for three years. We recorded for 12 full hours.

AFTER MANY YEARS of musical collaboration, the idea to let the saxophonist create the melodies and the pianist the harmonies was born. When the arrangements were put in place, it resulted in a musical hybrid that the creators could not label at first. It has something to do with jazz but is garnished with small marzipan roses from the countryside in the north of Sweden. When the fumes from the laboratory experiment subsided, they said to each other: "This is a new element. We will name it Oscar Peterson-Berger.*" We hope that the album 'Petrichor' will land softly in

60 years have passed since the release of a recording that would change Swedish jazz forever. Bill Evans, with his incredible touch and mastery of harmony has made an undeniable imprint on jazz musicians all over the world - and through his collaboration with Monica Zetterlund on "Waltz for Debby" in 1964, a new era for Scandinavian music was born. Impressions of Evans is an effort to pay tribute to this - a gesture of gratitude for making pine trees and 5th Avenue come together in a remarkably seamless, beautiful way and for being the perfect example of how one plus one sometimes equals three.

60 years have passed since the release of a recording that would change Swedish jazz forever. Bill Evans, with his incredible touch and mastery of harmony has made an undeniable imprint on jazz musicians all over the world - and through his collaboration with Monica Zetterlund on "Waltz for Debby" in 1964, a new era for Scandinavian music was born. Impressions of Evans is an effort to pay tribute to this - a gesture of gratitude for making pine trees and 5th Avenue come together in a remarkably seamless, beautiful way and for being the perfect example of how one plus one sometimes equals three.

Bohuslän Big Band and Danilo Pérez collaborate on a new and unique album. Danilo Pérez and Swedish jazz orchestra, Bohuslän Big Band, release a record where Pan-American rhythms meet the Nordic big band sound. The album, characterized by improvisation and playfulness, is evidence of music's power to unite cultures. The new album is the result of a collaborative effort marked by openness, a spirit of experimentation, and mutual respect. The music, of which the majority is composed by Danilo Pérez, has its roots in Pan-American rhythms and grooves and is as majestic as it is playful with its elements of both improvisation and free flowing melodies. With song titles like "Galactic Panama" and "Sunburn & Mosquito," Danilo's roots are never far away and permeates in the feeling of the music. "The album is a milestone in my career," says Pérez. "It symbolizes the power of music to bring cultures together and create shared experiences of beauty and harmony. The project is also special because it was carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its release stands as a testament to the commitment and effort of everyone involved in bringing this Global Jazz vision to life.” The album brims with joyful spirit. The freely flowing improvisation between Danilo Pérez's piano and Joakim Rolandsson's soprano saxophone on "Lumen," or the beautiful flugelhorn solo by Staffan Svensson on "Across the Crystal Sea," and especially the last two minutes of "Sunburn & Mosquito," are all examples of a musical encounter beyond the ordinary. Together with Bohuslän Big Band, Danilo carries on the rich tradition of Panamanian jazz music, from pioneering musicians like Luis Russell and Sonny White to Eric Dolphy and Billy Cobham, blending it with the Nordic touch that characterizes Bohuslän Big Band. "It has been an honor for us to be emersed in Danilo's boundless energy, musical integrity, and creative vision," says Eric Brandström Arellano, orchestra manager for Bohuslän Big Band. "He has truly created an inclusive and exploratory atmosphere in this project. This has opened the door for the musicians to delve deep into the intricacies for the music and embrace his artistic vision." In 2019, Panamanian-born world pianist Danilo Pérez initiated a collaboration with Bohuslän Big Band in his role as Artist in Residence at Vara Concert Hall. In addition to touring, workshops, and work with the youth big band Next Generation Big Band, they also recorded Pérez's music in new big band arrangements, now released. The album will be released on October 25th, with two single releases in August and September respectively.

"Adi Shakti" is Vidya's third album and a continuation of the record "The Papillon," which was released in 2022 and was rooted in Vidya's experience of having found, and then lost, her Indian biological mother. In June 2022, Vidya's Swedish mother also suddenly passed away. Losing two mothers in a short period of time affected Vidya deeply and on several levels. At this stage, she found solace in a poem by Rumi and began composing music based on it.

Life changes. Feelings change. Music changes. Sometimes, you reach a turning point of some kind. Whenever this happens, the story of your life depends on where you begin and end the chapters. Are things changing for the better or for the worse, or both, or neither? We might not know until we see everything in retrospect, and even then we might not be quite sure. But in the end, these turning points define our stories. Recorded in just one day this music tries to catch an emotion that was fleeting in the air. It came about both with ease and through struggle. At the end we're left with fragments of all the feelings, thoughts and Life changes. Feelings change. Music changes. Sometimes, you reach a turning point of some kind. Whenever this happens, the story of your life depends on where you begin and end the chapters. Are things changing for the better or for the worse, or both, or neither? We might not know until we see everything in retrospect, and even then we might not be quite sure. But in the end, these turning points define our stories. Recorded in just one day this music tries to catch an emotion that was fleeting in the air. It came about both with ease and through struggle. At the end we're left with fragments of all the feelings, thoughts and experiences it's given us, and after a while it becomes a memory.

Life changes. Feelings change. Music changes. Sometimes, you reach a turning point of some kind. Whenever this happens, the story of your life depends on where you begin and end the chapters. Are things changing for the better or for the worse, or both, or neither? We might not know until we see everything in retrospect, and even then we might not be quite sure. But in the end, these turning points define our stories. Recorded in just one day, this music tries to catch an emotion that was fleeting in the air. It came about both with ease and through struggle. At the end, we’re left with fragments of all the feelings, thoughts, and experiences it’s given us, and after a while, it becomes a memory.

PLAY! Is Henning Ull�n's second album under his own name. Together with Mauritz Agnas on double bass and Nils Agnas on drums, the trio offers music with a melancholic undertone, yet infused with a joy of playing. The title of the album, also the title of the second track urges us to play, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and improvisation in it's simplest form. On the other hand, the music is rich, oscillating between well-composed, sometimes complex passages and freer sections that leave room for improvisation. The album is infused with a driving high-energy vibe. At times, the boundaries blur between what is composed and what is improvised. In addition to the trio format, the album also includes some shorter solo improvisations where Ull�n for the first time on record presents his solo-playing. Henning Ull�n is an award-winning pianist and composer primarily active in jazz and improvisational music. He studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Berklee College of Music, and the conservatory in Paris (CNSDMP). Henning Ull�n was one of Sweden's most promising and acclaimed young jazz trumpeters when he had to end his trumpet career in 2019 due to a rare disease that caused dizziness and headaches in connection with playing the trumpet. He then quickly transitioned to the piano and released his first album, Debut, in 2021.

Sonic Skin blends equal parts of the sounds of granite, fabric, metal, rubber, stone, and strawberry cream in a fi reproof container and heats everything to the boiling
point. Before generous scoops of the concoction are distributed into heart-shaped bowls for serving, let it cool for a few seconds, no more.

PLAY! is Henning Ullén's second album under his own name. Together with Mauritz Agnas on double bass and Nils Agnas on drums, the trio offers music with a melancholic undertone, yet infused with a joy of playing. The title of the album, also the title of the second track urges us to play, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and improvisation in its simplest form. On the other hand, the music is rich, oscillating between well-composed, sometimes complex passages and freer sections that leave room for improvisation. The album is infused with a driving high-energy vibe. At times, the boundaries blur between what is composed and what is improvised. In addition to the trio format, the album also includes some shorter solo improvisations where Ullén for the first time on record presents his solo-playing.

Henning Ullén is an award-winning pianist and composer primarily active in jazz and improvisational music. He studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Berklee College of Music, and the conservatory in Paris (CNSDMP). Henning Ullén was one of Sweden's most promising and acclaimed young jazz trumpeters when he had to end his trumpet career in 2019 due to a rare disease that caused dizziness and headaches in connection with playing the trumpet. He then quickly transitioned to the piano and released his first album, Debut, in 2021.

Irma Neumüller is a Swedish jazz vocalist and composer who writes music in both Swedish and English, infusing the traditional jazz sound with her personal touch. Her music is characterized by its swinging, uplifting, and sometimes emotional qualities. Influenced by artists such as Carmen McRae, Monica Zetterlund, and Stevie Wonder, Irma brings a fresh perspective to the jazz genre. With her strong stage presence, she warmly invites the audience into her musical world.

Born in 2001 in Stockholm, Irma Neumüller began her musical journey in the classical realm, starting to play the cello at the age of four. After twelve years as a cellist, she discovered jazz and its rich singing tradition. Irma pursued jazz vocal studies at Södra Latin’s high school in Stockholm and spent two years at the nationally renowned Skurup pre-college before relocating to Berlin, where she currently studies at the Jazz Institute Berlin.

In recent years, Irma Neumüller has garnered success on stages across Sweden. She was honored as the "Young Swedish Soloist 2023" by the Swedish performing arts organization “Scenkonst Sörmland”, received several scholarships, and has been consistently praised by jazz critics. Her debut album, "Introducing Irma Neumüller", is set for release on February 23, 2024, under the label Naxos/Prophone.

In January 2023, the EP"Vinterstjärnor" was launched. On October 27th, the second part"Sommarstjärnor" will be released. The stargazing year culminates in the full-length album"Pleiades," which will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms in November/December. This is the long-awaited second album from Swedish jazz pianist Emil Ingmar, building on the critically acclaimed debut album from 2020.

Irma Neumüller, Vocals · Stefan Wingefors, Piano
Bo Nygårds, Guitar · Albin Halvordsson, Double bass
Johan Löfcrantz Ramsay, Drums

Petter Bergander - piano
Eva Kruse - bass
Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz - drums

I met Toots Thielemans in the summer of 2008 at a concert in Skåne, Sweden. Pleasantly polite, he asked if I wanted to play something for him. He said, “Play the blues in C.” He had me play the blues several times, adding a new challenge of music theory each time. After a while he appeared satisfied, chuckling and giving me a pat on the back. I was happy and thought “Wow, I passed the Toots jazz test!” After that we had some ice cream and coffee. We talked about the art of improvisation and harmonica technique, and Toots recounted memories of his long career. He made all his stories come alive with intensity. It was an enchanting afternoon that I’ll never forget.

For me, Toots is the ultimate musician. As with his storytelling, his playing is intensely alive. Few musicians play with the kind of love, playfulness and dynamism that he puts into his music. The floating rhythm, the lyrical playing and his way of communicating with and within the music put him in a class of his own. He moves with confidence between genres, different ensembles and instrumentations, and his tone reveals a unique timbre; a few notes are enough to let you know it is Toots who is playing. Toots has inspired me to be unafraid as a musician. Daring to mix genres, daring to play any tune, as long I do it with the joy of discovery in the moment. Daring to enter new groups and constantly learn more. And perhaps most importantly, seeing that communication with my co-musicians and the audience is what brings life to the music. This album is my thanks to Toots, for the inspiration he gave and continues to give me each time I hear his music. - Filip Jers

Dear listener! After having combined the Fab4-quartet with different guests over the years, I felt the inspiration to invite a pianist into the Fab4-world. Since I am a long time fan of the Italian piano legend Rita Marcotulli, it felt natural to ask her to collaborate. We got together in Stockholm in April 2022 and recorded nine brand new songs together. I hope you will enjoy the result of this collaboration and thank you so much for listening!

Sara Aldén - Vocals
August Björn - Piano & Harmonium
Daniel Andersson - Double Bass

Jazz on life and death! In There Is No Future, Swedish jazz singer Sara Aldén makes her album debut with self-written music and arranged jazz standards with a focus on grand crescendos and vulnerable intimacy. She creates jazz as if her life depended on it where the question of the end of everything is allowed to exist, the small endings and the big ones. Sara Aldén and her trio present a musical sinkhole in the ongoing history of jazz, where doom-filled and intimate compositions alternate with dizzying arpeggios and dystopian and lyrical sound worlds.