The Beginners: Two Years Later

by Chris Mosey
March 16, 2013

The band's name is a typical piece of shy Swedish understatement. Its two leaders, guitarist Erik S?derlind and saxophonist Andreas Gidlund, are anything but beginners; they have a great deal of experience on the local jazz scene. S?derlind has attracted attention for his collaborations with veteran keyboards player Kjell ?hman and his studio work. Gidlund led soul singer Jennifer Brown's backing band and has played with the likes of guitarist Ulf Wakenius and saxophonist Scott Hamilton. Neither ...