Michel Legrand composed "The Summer Knows" as a 40th birthday present to himself, and it earned him a Grammy in 1972.
Performer Biography
Mats Bergström is recognized as Sweden's most versatile guitarist, performing a wide range of genres from classical to avant-garde and popular music.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "My Love," is taken from a Duke Ellington song, reflecting the mix of musical styles on the disc.
Instruments
Mats Bergström uses two different Lars Jönson Dalarna guitars for the recording, one from 1997 with a spruce top and one from 2000 with a cedar top, along with a 1960 Gibson ES 175 and Fender Vibroverb amp for specific tracks.
Historical Context
The booklet notes that jazz began to spread beyond New Orleans after its brothels closed, but its roots lie in the blues of slaves and chapel music, as shown by Duke Ellington.
Performer Biography
Malena Ernman, the mezzo-soprano, achieved her breakthrough in the demanding role of Kaja in Sven-David Sandström's opera Staden (The City).
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