Jan Lundgren Trio - A Touch Of You (1998)

Here we have another excellent early Jan Lundgren Trio release on the Japanese Alfa Jazz label in 1998. For this trio Jan, whilst in New York is joined by bassist Peter Washington and drummer. Billy Drummond. Together they interpret and probe a vibrant selection of eight jazz standards close to Jan's heart, as well as showcasing three of his own compositions that include the evocative title track "A Touch Of You". The interplay between these unique musicians is superb, from start to finish the listener no doubt will be truly captivated, enjoy! 

Alfa Jazz, ALCB-3934, 1998
Recorded 29th & 30th April, 1998 at Avatar Studio, New York 

Musicians:
Jan Lundgren - Piano
Peter Washington - Bass
Billy Drummond - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Blues For Raz {Jan Lundgren} (5:45)
02. Love You Madly {Duke Ellington, Luther Henderson} (4:46)
03. Willow Weep For Me {Ann Ronell} (7:30)
04. Cleopatra’s Dream {Bud Powell} (5:15)
05. A Touch Of You {Jan Lundgren} (4:44)
06. Midnight Waltz {Cedar Walton} (4:52)
07. The Time Is Now {Jan Lundgren} (5:12)
08. While My Lady Sleeps {Bronislaw Kaper, Gus Kahn} (6:47)
09. Tranquille {Oscar Peterson} (5:45)
10. Fingers {Thad Jones} (5:17)
11. Lotus Blossom {Billy Strayhorn} (3:42) 

Total Time: 61:35 

Credits:
Producer - Satoshi Hirano
Co-producer - Kyoko Aikawa
Recording Engineer - Alec Head
Mastering Engineer - Mitsuo Koike
Liner Notes [Japanese] - Yasukuni Terashima 

A Touch Of You

Jan Lundgren Trio - New York Calling (1995)

Earlier in his career pianist Jan Lundgren didn't move outside of Sweden that often. However, on 22nd & 23rd December, 1995 he happened to be in New York City to record for an independent Japanese label Alfa Jazz. On that date Jan joined forces with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Billy Drummond with the recording session taking place at the well-esteemed ‘Sound On Sound Studio’. Apart from three of Jan's own original compositions and the traditional piece 'Dear Old Stockholm', the trio chose a varied array of jazz tunes for the main formation of this historic get-together. Such a visit wasn't to be repeated until ten years later for ‘In New York’ album with the only exception of Kenny Washington replacing Billy Drummond. As always Jan does not fail to showcase his prowess and versatility as this vibrant trio present another worthy example of Lundgren's expansive discography. 

Alfa Jazz, ALCB-3905, 1996
Recorded 22nd & 23rd December, 1995 at Sound On Sound Studio, New York City 

Musicians:
Jan Lundgren - Piano
Peter Washington - Bass
Billy Drummond - Drums

Tracks:
01. Fun Run {Jan Lundgren} (5:42)
02. Sometime Ago {Sergio Mihanovich} (5:41)
03. Danny's Dream {Lars Gullin} (5:05)
04. Hi-Fly {Randy Weston} (6:42)
05. Lena {Jan Lundgren} (7:41)
06. Buttercup {Bud Powell} (6:40)
07. Star-Crossed Lovers {Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn} (4:18)
08. Shades Of Light {Hubert Laws} (6:33)
09. Beatrice {Sam Rivers} (5:25)
10. Time To Leave Again {Jan Lundgren} (9:52)
11. Dear Old Stockholm [Värmlandsvisan] {Traditional} (2:56) 

Total Time: 66:41 

Credits:
Producer - Big Apple Productions Inc.
Executive Producer - Satoshi Hirano
Production Associate - Kyoko Aikawa
Recording Engineer - Peter Beckerman
Assistant Engineer - Tsumoru Kume
Cover, Photography - John Abbott
Art Direction - Masakazu Hirao 

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