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This is a collection of piano works from the late, great Jan Johansson. Spanning 1960 to 1968 the works go from straight bop to post-bop while touching on the free jazz that began to emerge during the period. Johansson's melodic playing is particularly of note, as he goes from slow bop to free improvisation with almost the same melodic ease. While there are a few flow problems with the collection, which is understandable, it removes something from the overall enjoyment of the whole record. Being totally ignorant of Johansson before, I thought this was a great introduction to a mostly unknown jazz great on these shores and that it compels me to investigate more. Perhaps the most interesting songs on here are Johansson's exploration of Swedish folk songs in jazz contexts, which are simply awesome for the ignorants like me. Definitely a record to consider if you are Johansson fans as well as curious bebop, post-bop and hard-bop enthusiasts.
- Simon Thibaudeau
Norwegian experimental artist maja Ratkje (Fe-mail, Spunk, etc.) has a new solo album entitled "River mouth echoes" out now on John Zorn's renown and respected label Tzadik as part of their "composer series": m/index.php?catalog=8051" target="_blank">https://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=8051
Kristian Anttila's new album "Lille Napoleon" will finally be out in June with the first single "Smutser" out on may 12.
Curious about Finnish hardcore act Lighthouse Project and their upcoming 7" + DVD release "misanthropic humanist"? Go here to read all about it along with a full update on what the band is up to: music.com/lighthouseproject/mh7/15042008mh7.html" target="_blank">https://fireinsidemusic.com/lighthouseproject/mh7/15042008mh7.html
Candlelight Records has signed Sweidsh black-metal act IXXI and will be releasing their third album this summer. Listen to samples at myspace: myspace.com/ixxiofficial" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/ixxiofficial
For all you Web 2.0 nerds who feel a desire to utilize every single tool available, I've created a Twitter feed for It's a Trap! news updates: m/itsatrapdotcom">https://twitter.com/itsatrapdotcom
It's not perfect yet, but I'm working on neatening it up.
Swedish hip-hop artist max Peezay embarassed the IFPI by asking to removed from a lawsuit they have pending against The Pirate Bay, forcing them to make a public apology. Read more about the debacle at The Local: https://www.thelocal.se/11144/20080416/
The new Firefox AK single "Once I was like you" comes out on may 7 and will include a new version written together with Swedish techno duo Laid (aka Zoo Brazil) as well as b-side remixes from Boeoes Kaelstigen, Kwato and marcus Guentner. Hear the original album version at myspace: myspace.com/firefoxak" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/firefoxak
Swedish indie act Pinto have finished recording a new track so of course they are offering it up for free download: mp3" target="_blank">https://www.hanif.se/Whereverdidshego.mp3
Paddington DC, the solo project of Calle Olsson (The Bear Quartet, Paper), will release the new album "Från hat till handling" ("From hate to heaven") on June 6 in a limited edition of 100 copies.
So, continuing off of m/mp3.php?t=683">yesrerday's post, let's talk about Thomas Denver Jonsson. I've been eagerly waiting to hear his latest record "The lake acts like an ocean" as his last album, 2005's "Barely touching it", was quite good. Thomas had also been telling me that a copy was on the way for a few months now, but due to various issues, he wasn't able to get me one until last week (also to coincide with the wider European release). Anyhow, the music here couldn't be more different than Ondo- Thomas plays country-rock in a slightly melancholy, shambolic way, not too far from Will Oldham, Songs:Ohia and the like. He's definitely got a bit of Oldham's warble; an odd mix of resignation and resolve, something that's especially apparent on tracks like "Like friends falling in love". most of the material on the album features full-band instrumentation, but I'm drawn to this number because of its charming simplicity and sweet sentiment. It's the pure essence of TDJ. Not only that, it helps to express his m/" target="_blank">oft-professed love for his friends. Whether it's singing ballads to them, working in collaborations (there's more than a few duets on the record, besides the aforementioned A Perfect Friend project w/Ondo) or interviewing them on the interweb, Thomas is a people person. He makes connection. I appreciate that.
Thomas Denver Jonsson - Like friends falling in love
Jan Johansson