Reduce Speed

by John Hogman

Overview

John Hogman is a veteran baritonist from Sweden who, although virtually unknown in the United States, has a strong reputation in Scandinavia. His sound and style is a cross between Gerry Mulligan and Lars Gullin without too closely imitating either. With the exception of the more advanced "Friday's Dilemma" and a couple selections on which pianist Mikael Skoglund switches to electric piano, the music is generally in the style of 1950s cool bop, with occasional hints of the hard bop of Pepper Adams. Clearly John Hogman deserves to be known; Reduce Speed gives listeners an excellent sampling of his playing talents. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/03/2008
Label:	Sittel
UPC:	7330658000637
Rank:	208790

Tracks

1. I'll Be There for You
2. The Teaser
3. Reduce Speed
4. Let's Play
5. In the Morning Mist
6. Perennial Problem
7. The Intimacy of the Blues
8. Friday's Dilemma
9. Minor Twist
10. Bluegaloo
11. Long John Silver
12. Molly Malone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Hogman   Primary Artist,Sax (Baritone)
Mikael Skoglund   Piano (Electric),Piano
Martin Sjoestedt   Bass

Technical Credits

Unknown Blues Band   Composer
John Hogman   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer