JAN LUNDGREN TRIO — Swedish Standards (1997-2009) Serie : ACT Jazz Classics | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

During the 1990s, Swedish pianist Jan Lundgren made a strong impression, particularly in his homeland and in his recordings with altoist Herb Geller. Lundgren has a style influenced by Oscar Peterson and the bop pianists, impressive technique and the ability to swing at any speed. This import is a bit unusual for it features Lundgren in a trio (with bassist Mattias Svensson and drummer Rasmus Kihlberg) playing ten songs written by Swedes and virtually unknown in the United States. Some of the pieces have folkish melodies or chord changes reminiscent but not exactly the same as American standards. The music fits into the modern mainstream, from boppish numbers to "Min Blekingsbygd" (which finds Lundgren hinting at the chord voicings of McCoy Tyner) and the closing ballad "Nu Har Jag Fatt Den Jag Vill Ha." Although it will be difficult to find, this enjoyable trio outing (a good example of Jan Lundgren's talents) is worth the search. Scott Yanow

Re-release of a milestone in Swedish jazz history. An incredibly atmospheric interpretation of the rich Swedish folk tradition. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Solen Glimmar Blank Och Trind 5:52
Arranged By – Jan Lundgren
Written-By – C.M. Bellman
2    Sommar, Sommar, Sommar 3:06
Written-By – Eric Sandström, Sten Carlberg
3    Joachim Uti Babylon 7:01
Written-By – C.M. Bellman
4    Uti Vår Hage 3:38
 – Traditional
5    Visa Vid Vindens Ängar 3:53
Written-By – Mats Paulson
6    Min Polare Per 4:43
Written-By – Cornelis Vreeswijk
7    Waltz-A-Nova 4:41
Written-By – Bengt Hallberg
8    Säg Det Med Ett Leende 4:52
Written-By – Jokern, Miguel Torres
9    Min Blekingsbygd 7:00
Written-By – F. Strömmerstedt, Torsten Wall
10    Nu Har Jag Fått Den Jag Vill Há 3:16
Written-By – Olle Adolphson
Credits :
Bass – Mattias Svensson
Drums – Rasmus Kihlberg
Piano – Jan Lundgren