Bobo Stenson Trio - Stockholm, Sweden (2024)

Welcome to the enchanting world of the Bobo Stenson Trio, where the language is jazz, and the dialect is innovation.
Released on January 26, 2024, "Stockholm, Sweden" isn't just an album; it's a sonic odyssey through the minds of three virtuosos who don't just play music; they breathe it.
In this jazz pilgrimage, Bobo Stenson takes the helm on piano, steering the ship of sound through uncharted waters. Anders Jormin on bass lays down a foundation as solid as Swedish bedrock, while Jon Fält on drums propels the journey forward with rhythmic finesse.
This isn't your average jazz album; it's a live performance captured in Stockholm, the trio's home turf. Track names are minimal, but the music speaks volumes. It's not about labels; it's about the free-flowing conversation between instruments, a conversation so profound that words become obsolete.
The trio opens with a brief but tantalizing "Band Introduction," setting the stage for the sonic adventure ahead. The announcements are sparse, but when Bobo Stenson speaks through his piano, every note is a proclamation, every chord an announcement.
"Track 3" is a journey within itself, a nine-minute exploration that transcends genres. The basslines of Jormin dance with the keys of Stenson, while Fält's drums punctuate the narrative like a heartbeat driving the story forward.
"Track 4" dives into "El Mayor," a composition by the legendary Silvio Rodríguez. Here, the trio doesn't just cover a song; they inhabit it, infusing it with their unique energy. Stenson's piano becomes a storyteller, recounting tales of distant lands and unspoken emotions.
"A Fixed Goal" is Coleman reimagined, and "Music for a While" becomes a captivating conversation between centuries, seamlessly blending Purcell's baroque elegance with the improvisational spirit of jazz.
In "There Comes a Time," the trio embarks on a thirteen-minute exploration, a sonic saga where time loses its grip, and the music becomes an eternal present. The finale, "Don's Kora Song," is a nod to Don Cherry, a jazz pioneer. The kora, played by Stuart Miles O'Hara, introduces African rhythms, adding a layer of cultural richness to the tapestry.
So, join Bobo Stenson, Anders Jormin, and Jon Fält on this sonic sojourn. "Stockholm, Sweden" isn't just a concert recording; it's an invitation to be part of a musical dialogue that transcends time, space, and definition. In the realm of the Bobo Stenson Trio, jazz isn't just a genre; it's a language, and with this album, they invite you to become fluent. 🎹🎶

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Three musicians who understand each other so almost invisibly every nuance of each other react interaction their great improvisation power together. They have reached such a depth through years of working together and their great experience with music tradition. Their music ranges from classical allusions to folk-like themes to modal structures interwoven with jazz-harmony. An exceptional jazz trio, Bobo Stenson belongs in the same guild as Copland, Jarrett, Hersche, Meldau.

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Anders' bass tone is magnificent! I wonder what he plays through?