A unique 3CD-box from Umlaut Records putting in attention the musical collaborations between two of Sweden's most headstrong musicians: the pioneers Bengt "Frippe" Nordstrom and Sven-Ake Johansson.
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Bengt Nordstrom-tenor saxophone
Sven-Ake Johansson-drums, accordion
Alexander Schlippenbach-piano
Bo Lindenstrand-alto saxophone
Allan Olsson-barotone saxophone
Gunnar Bergsten-barotone saxophone
Goran Freese-barotone saxophone
Mats Hagstrom-cello
Ove Karlsson-cello
Bjorn Alke-cello, doublebass
Lennart Sandsjo-doublebass
Bampe Karlsson-drums
Bengt Berger-drum
s Gunnar Nyberg-drums
Kjell Norlen-guitar
Bernt Rosengren-tenor saxophone
Gunnar Lindquist-tenor saxophone
Roland Keijser-tenor saxophone
Tommy Koverhult-tenor saxophone
Lalle Svensson-trumpet
Maffy Faley-trumpet
Peter Hennix-trumpet
Torsten Eckerman-trumpet
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UPC: 7320470200544
Label: Umlaut Records
Catalog ID: umcd202122
Squidco Product Code: 20496
Format: 3 CDs
Condition: New
Released: 2015
Country: Sweden / France / Germany
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold 4 Panels
CD I: recorded 22-03-1970 at EMI studios Stockholm.
CD II: recorded 19-11-1977 at Fasching Stockholm.
CD III: recorded 03-03-1982 at Fasching Stockholm.
"A unique 3CD-box from Umlaut Records putting in attention the musical collaborations between two of Sweden's most headstrong musicians: the pioneers Bengt "Frippe" Nordstrom and Sven-Ake Johansson.
The previously non-released music was recorded in Stockholm 1970, 1977 and 1982 and portrait the musicians both in format of a trio, including legendary pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach, and in a large orchestra led by Johansson including, at the time, young groundbreaking jazz musicians from Sweden, like Bernt Rosengren, Roland Keijser, Bjorn Alke and Bengt Berger. This Stockholm Connection not only connects Central Europe with the Scandinavian scene of improvised music and jazz, but also put in attention the very important hidden role Bengt "Frippe" Nordstrom played for the development of this music in USA and beyond (he was the one who released the two first albums of his friend Albert Ayler in 1962 and 1963).
The breath of Ayler is heard through the questioning saxophone of Frippe in this historical 3CD-box. At the same time, this music is not only presented as a historical guidance. The perspectives distort, and we hear something, almost alarming, actual. A music unfolding the scenery of the current gray haze of today. As if in a remembrance. The past glimpse of the future. The box also includes extensive text material, photos and cuttings from among others Thomas Millroth, Orkester Journalen, Musics, and Joel Grip."-Umlaut
Artist Biographies
• Show Bio for Sven-Ake Johansson "Sven-Åke Johansson (born 1943 in Mariestad, living in Berlin since 1968) is a Swedish drummer and composer associated with free jazz and free improvisation. He was in the Globe Unity Orchestra and played with German reedist Alfred Harth and Belgian pianist Nicole Van den Plas in E.M.T.." ^ Hide Bio for Sven-Ake Johansson • Show Bio for Bernt Rosengren "Bernt Rosengren (born 24 December 1937, in Stockholm) is a Swedish jazz tenor saxophonist. His recordings have earned him five Gyllene Skivan awards in Sweden. Rosengren first played professionally at age 19, as a member of the Jazz Club 57, and two years later in 1959 he played in the Newport Jazz Band. Roman Polanski's collaborator Krzysztof Komeda used Rosengren in the performance of his jazz score for Polanski's film Knife in the Water (1962). Rosengren recorded a string of critically acclaimed albums in the 1960s and 1970s, including Stockholm Dues (1965), Improvisations (1969), and Notes from Underground (1974). He played in a sextet led by George Russell in the 1960s in Europe. Later in the decade he moved from hard bop into post-bop experimentation, playing with Don Cherry; in the 1970s, as a member of Sevda led by trumpeter Muvaffak "Maffy" Falay, he began working with elements of Turkish and Middle Eastern music. He also formed his own big band in the 1970s. In the 1980s, Rosengren worked frequently with American Jazz musicians, including Doug Raney, George Russell, Don Cherry and Horace Parlan. Among his activities in the 1990s include an album of songs from Porgy & Bess. Chris Mosey, a jazz critic from AllAboutJazz, said in his review of Rosengren's album I'm Flying (2009): "All in all, I'm Flying is a worthy Golden Record." Jack Bowers, also writing for AllAboutJazz, wrote in his review of the same album: "Rosengren, for his part, is a model of elegance and consistency, inspiring his companions without stealing their thunder. Together they comprise a tight-knit and consistently engaging foursome. Besides blowing superbly, Rosengren wrote seven of the album's twelve selections. - Rosengren rides their talents like an Indy car driver, and the result is an exemplary team effort that is as stylish as it is rewarding." ^ Hide Bio for Bernt Rosengren • Show Bio for Tommy Koverhult "Tommy Koverhult: Swedish jazz saxophonist, born 11 December 1945, died 9 December 2010. In Groups: Bernt Rosengren Big Band, Bernt Rosengren Group, Bernt Rosengren Octet, Bernt Rosengren Quartet, Bernt Rosengren Tentet, Herr T Och Hans Spelmän, Staffan Abeleen Quintet, Tommy Koverhult Trio, Tommy Koverhults Kvintett, Wallgrens Orkester." ^ Hide Bio for Tommy Koverhult
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Track Listing:
CD 1
1. Rotationer For Stor Orkester 20:22
CD 2
1. Vast 6:19
2. Kavaj 7:14
3. Byxa 1:59
4. Rutig 24:47
5. Randig 3:55
CD 3
1. Savsjo 10:01
2. Vastervik 2:57
3. Oskarshamn 7:30
4. Eksjo 25:48
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