Yamandu Costa, a guitarist from Brazil, is noted for his elegance, harmonic fluidity, and deep knowledge of Latin American music.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art features a detail from 'Friend from the ecotone, 2020' by Olafur Eliasson, part of the ACT Art Collection.
Performer Biography
Jan Lundgren, a pianist from Sweden, has significantly contributed to European jazz over the past two decades, including his role in the Mare Nostrum trio.
Recording & Production
The album 'Inner Spirits' was recorded in just a day and a half in February 2024 at Emil Berliner studios, following a few days at the ACT Art Gallery.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Yamandu Costa states that the duo plays original music to ensure sincerity and truth to their artistic purposes.
Composition History
The duo, Jan Lundgren and Yamandu Costa, first met in Malmö in 2019, leading to an instant affinity and a shared enthusiasm for each other's music.
Interpretation
The album 'Inner Spirits' showcases the duo's ability to constantly swap roles between lead and secondary voices, creating a magically organic sound.
