The album features an unusual instrumentation for baroque music, including a classical soprano voice, trombone, double bass, guitar, and baritone saxophone.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept, "New Eyes on Baroque," combines baroque melodies and structures with jazz improvisation, drawing inspiration from the improvisational traditions of Bach and Handel's era.
Performer Biography
Jeanette Köhn, the soprano on this album, was chosen for her natural approach, timing, intonation, and her knowledge and affection for the baroque genre.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at Swedish Radio Studio 2 in Stockholm, Sweden, from February 6-10, 2012.
Performer Biography
Johan Norberg, the guitarist, was responsible for arranging the music, with his guitar being the only chord instrument in the ensemble, and also served as a skilled producer and studio engineer.
Performer Biography
Jonas Knutsson, who plays baritone and soprano sax, brings his knowledge and affinity for the Swedish folk music tradition, which includes baroque-like improvisations, to the group.
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