True Swede

by Kjell Jansson

Overview

Bassist Kjell Jansson is a very interesting songwriter for, although his writing is fresh and not derivative, he composes mostly in the hard bop idiom. His quartet on True Swede features tenor saxophonist Gilbert Holmstrom (who sometimes hints at early John Coltrane), the Thelonious Monk-inspired pianist Tommy Kotter, and drummer Rune Carlsson. The music ranges from a Monk tribute and a Swedish folk song ("Svensk Folkvisa") to features for the individual players. Although the musicians are not highly individual or innovative, they are creative within the older style and always swing, even on the occasionally melancholy ballads. Kjell Jansson is a Swedish songwriter and musician whose music is well worth exploring by fans of straight-ahead jazz.

Product Details

Release Date:	01/05/2010
Label:	Imports
UPC:	7391953003556
catalogNumber:	928468
Rank:	228505

Tracks

1. Lugnet
2. I Monks Kok
3. En Flakt Fran Faboden
4. Sixteen – Twelve Blues
5. Svensk Folkvisa
6. Greenpeace
7. Agne Went to Billie
8. Song for Bernt
9. A True Swede
10. Blues for Bassist
11. Ballad for My Father

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kjell Jansson   Primary Artist,Bass
Gilbert Holmstrom   Tenor Saxophone
Tommy Kotter   Piano
Rune Carlsson   Drums

Technical Credits

Kjell Jansson   Composer