This is a unique trio session with three of our most internationally renowned musicians, accordionist Bengan Janson, pianist Jan Lundgren and guitarist Ulf Wakenius, who combine jazz with folk music, tango and samba. But above all the art of improvisation within today's serious popular music.
Bengan says: Together again - for the first time - you could really say. We have played with each other before in duo constellations, but never all three together. So, it became a trio with roots in folk music and jazz. We met and made Swedish music, both from the past and present, but of course also own original compositions! The idea for the collaboration was born during a tour with Jan and Ulf, where Jan invited me to the concert to, as he put it, "sit in on a song". I brought the cardboard box with me and played a song with these gentlemen and it was off and running." The decision to subsequently record an album felt simple. Björn Johansson, the firebrand behind the record company Ladybird was "on" and soon enough the recording started in Atlantis Studio. And here is the result - enjoy! [Translated from Swedish]
Ladybird Records, 79556821, 2011
Recorded and mixed in
Atlantis Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Musicians:
Bengan Janson - Accordion
Jan Lundgren - Grand Piano
Ulf Wakenius - Guitar
Tracks:
01. Love Land (6:20)
02. Chorinho Pra Sivuca
(4:19)
03. Låt Till Far (4:57)
04. Paris Tango (4:46)
05. Halvpolska Efter
Donna-Lee (5:14)
06. Tycker Inte Om Dig (4:52)
07. Fran Djursholm Till
Danvikstull (4:33)
08. Alone For You (4:35)
09. Lovers' Parade (4:57)
10. Backner (4:43)
11. Världen Ar Full Av Violer
(4:47)
12. Ett Enkelt Liv (4:12)
Total Time: 58:15
Credits:
Executive Producer - Bjorn
Johannsson
Production Manager - Claes
Janson
Recording & Mixing -
Janne Hansson
Cover Sculpture - Timo Solin
Cover Photo - Tony Landberg
Cover Design - Armand Alcazar
