Fredrik Kronkvist - On The Move (2017)

For this album Fredrik assembles a quartet consisting of correspondingly resourceful players, that include pianist Martin Sjöstedt, bassist Amin Salim and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. These four decidedly capable musicians execute eleven fiery original compositions by Kronkvist. 'On The Move' is a newly created ‘urban music’ style in which the four skilled members come together to provide an example of what it can sound like if the usual brass-plus-accompaniment formula is shelved. What we now call jazz is linked together with that of a collective improvisational music from many cultures. This is explicit, as in the small "Laid-Back Move", and "Tyner's Island" that borrows dance rhythms from the Caribbean. Kronkvist makes extensive use of his soprano saxophone, and with it, arguably, he accomplishes an even more exquisite tone than with the alto. "Levitation" is a number where Hutchinson displays his prowess. "Abstract Move" is another mini-tune, as is the jazz-rock flavoured "Next Move" that closes the album. 'On The Move' the listener is treated to a kind of modal defined suite, built on a series of long and short phrases or themes, moves in which harmonics are often repeated. 'On The Move', is another Fredrik Kronkvist album which will stand the test of time as valuable example of modern creative jazz. 

Connective Records, CTV36538, 2017
Recorded 15th October, 2015 at The Village Recor4ding, Copenhagen, Denmark 

Musicians:
Fredrik Kronkvist - Alto Sax, Soprano Sax
Martin Sjöstedt - Piano
Ameen Saleem - Bass
Gregory Hutchinson - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Epic Takedown (5:29)
02. Essential (7:33)
03. Letting Go (6:47)
04. Laid-Back Move (0:38)
05. The Healer (5:15)
06. Tyner's Island (3:38)
07. Glowing (4:08)
08. Abstract Move (1:00)
09. Morning Star (4:00)
10. Levitation (4:10)
11. Next Move (0:48) 

All compositions by Fredrik Kronvist 

Total Time: 43:29 

Credits:
Producer - Fredrik Kronkvist
Executive Producer - Mirian Aida
Recording Engineer - Thomas Vang
Mixing & Mastering - Anders Wall [Wallofsound]
Cover Design - Cronographics
Cover Photos - Sten Hnssons, Torben Waldorff

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Glowing