Swedish Folk Modern
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Nils Landgren and Esbjörn Svensson represent two pillars of Scandinavian jazz. Landgren's trombonist warmth and expressiveness paired with Svensson's thoughtful, minimalist piano approach create something genuinely distinctive. This 1998 collaboration on ACT explores contemporary jazz rooted in folk sensibility—accessible yet sophisticated, neither bound by strict bebop nor abandoning jazz's core values. The music is lyrical and atmospheric, bridging traditional jazz with Nordic introspection. Svensson's playing here is particularly inventive, creating space and texture where others might fill it. Essential for anyone following modern European jazz or seeking that rare meeting of accessibility and artistic depth.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Contemporary Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Cover almost NM! |
| Label | ACT (4) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Hornlåt 3:24
2. Vallåt Från Jämtland 4:32
3. Lapp-Nils Polska 4:16
4. Free Esbjörn 1:38
5. Midsommarvaka From Swedish Rapsody No. 1 5:13
6. Hymn: Morgon Mellan Fjällen 3:27
7. Halling 2:05
8. The Winters Tale (Epilogue) 5:04
9. Vallåt Från Härjedalen 5:20
10. Gärdebylåten 5:14
11. Visa Från Leksand 4:16
12. Vaggvisa 3:00
13. Free Nils 3:14
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