Anders Jormin

Anders Jormin was born 1957 in J?nk?ping, Sweden. After intense studies, he left Musikh?gskolan in G?teborg with diplomas in double-bass and improvisation / pedagogy in 1979. Today as a doublebass-player and composer, AJ is a frequent and highly respected performer on the international concert scene. As a musician in great demand, AJ has recorded and toured with many of the legends in jazz. Among others : Gilberto Gil, Lee Konitz, Elvin Jones, Joe Henderson, Don Cherry, Charles Lloyd, Mike Mainieri, Joe Lovano, and Jack deJohnette, as well as Kenny Wheeler, Albert Mangelsdorff, Tomasz Stanko, Dino Saluzzi, John Surman, John Taylor, Mark Feldman , Paul Motian, Joey Baron, Tom Rainey , Jon Balke, Vertavo string quartet , Ann-Sofi von Otter, Norma Winstone and Marilyn Crispell

Arcanum

By Arve Henriksen

Label: ECM Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: 1. "Nokitpyrt" 2. "Blib A" 3. "Armon Lapset " 4. "Folkesong" 5. "Trofast" 6. "Lost in Vanl?se" 7. "Old Dreams" 8. "Koto" 9. "Polvere Uno" 10. "Pharao" 11. "Morning Meditation" 12. "Elegy" 13. "What Reason Could I Give" 14. "La Fontaine" 15. "Shadow Trail" 16. "Fata Morgana"

Hope

By Ingi Bjarni Sk��lason

Label: Losen Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Hope; Uplift; Chant; Eftir allt; H?gur dans; April Dreams; Continuation; Desember; Escaped.

Elegy

October 12, 2025

Album: Arcanum
By Arve Henriksen
Label: ECM Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 04:13

Ingi Bjarni Sk��lason: Hope

by Glenn Astarita
July 22, 2025

Ingi Bjarni Skúlason's seventh album, Hope, released on January 17, 2025, is a poignant exploration of grief and resilience, exquisitely woven into a Nordic jazz tapestry. This Icelandic pianist and composer, joined by truly estimable artists--Anders Jormin on double bass, Hilmar Jensson on guitar and Magnús Trygvason Eliassen on drums--crafts a soundscape that is both introspective ...

Adrien Brandeis, Briotrio, The Action 4S & More

by Marek J. ?mieta��ski
June 27, 2025

Our 111th episode showcases fresh releases from European artists, with a vibrant mix of tracks spotlighting Scandinavian jazz and a bold French presence. We also feature standout albums from Poland, including a notable archival gem, and Hungary, with a captivating new project. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Dive in and enjoy! Playlist ...

Ches Smith, Ivo Perelman, Leif Berger & Dan Phillips

by Maurice Hogue
June 10, 2025

Music coming from all directions in this edition of One Man's Jazz. Drummer Ches Smith is a true chameleon these days; every album has a different theme or direction or a different band. On his new Clone Row he turns to the twin guitars of Mary Halvorson and Liberty Ellman to stir the pot. Saxophonist Ivo ...

Marilyn Crispell: Fearless, Deeply Sensitive and Shaping the Moment

by Dean Nardi
April 30, 2025

As Marilyn Crispell talked about her multitude of recent recordings, either solo or with this trio or that quartet, she mentioned needing to pack her bags before going out on tour. She has lived in Woodstock, New York since 1977 and is comfortable there. “When I'm at home, not out recording, I look out in the ...

Sphere

By Bobo Stenson

Label: ECM Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: You Shall Plant a Tree; Unquestioned Answer--Charles Ives in Memoriam; Spring; Kingdom of Coldness; Communium Psalm; The Red Flower; Ky and Beautiful Madame Ky; Valsette, Op. 40/1; You Shall Plant a Tree.

Take Five With Bassist / Composer Jakob Dreyer

by AAJ Staff
November 9, 2023

Meet Jakob Dreyer Jakob Dreyer is a New York City based jazz musician, bassist, and composer. Born and raised in Germany he moved to New York in 2014. He appears on over 30 albums as a sideman, and as a leader he has released two albums on Fresh Sound New Talent: Songs, Hymns & Ballads Vol. ...