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Leo Lindberg Trio: Swedish Songbook Series Volume 1
ByLeo Lindberg
pianoPontus de Wolfe
producerb.1981
Reinvention starts with a spring in the trio's step. Pianist Lindberg optimistically meanders through "Mark hur var skugga (Note How Our Shadow)," along with drummer

Moussa Fadera
drums
Kenji Rabson
bassSlowing down a tad with "Att angora en brygga (Docking the Boat)," the trio find a pleasant pace to walk gently, still energetic, but notably not in a rush. Flavorful trio improvisations and Fadera's soft lilted brushes highlight the delicate "Sa skimrande var aldrig havet (So Shimmering)." Here Lindberg's stylish note selections are heard gracefully imprinting from his fingertips.
With a sound and chemistry of its own, the trio personifies the generations of compositional and societal changes in "Den sista jantan (The Last Lassie)." Lindberg, Fadera, and Rabson together forge a new dynamic with confidence and inventiveness. "Nu tandas ater ljusen i var lilla stad (Once Again the Light Shine Throughout Our Little Town)" finds a timeless melody broadened by Rabson's bass structure. Lindberg, again embracing the moment vividly, caresses his keys. Embellished by Fadera's brushes, the tune manages to feature individuality while the trio is still tightly knit.
Suddenly it was 1956, and

Paul Chambers
bass, acoustic1935 - 1969

Jimmy Cobb
drums1929 - 2020

Red Garland
piano1923 - 1984
A classy close with "Underbart ar kort (Wonderful is Brief)" has the trio's ambitions pulled in tight with feeling. This is perhaps their most heartwarming piece on an inventive concept record featuring three cats who were really into it. ">
Track Listing
Mark hur var skugga; Jag vet ett litet hotell; Jag vil na dig; Att angora en brygga; Sa skimrande var aldrig havet; Den sista j?ntan; Nu tandas ?ter ljusen i var lilla stad; Regntunga skyar; Lars meets Jeff; Underbart ar kort.
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Title: Swedish Songbook Series Volume 1 | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Jazzagenturen/Bra Skivor
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