The recording took place in a wood-paneled 'salon' within Château Palmer, rather than a traditional studio, to capture a natural and intimate acoustic.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Château Palmer, a Grand Cru winery in Margaux-Cantenac, France, between May 30 and June 2, 2024.
Composition History
Most compositions on the album were written specifically for this trio in the days leading up to the recording sessions at Château Palmer.
Interpretation
The musicians recorded without headphones (except for effects pedals), embracing the risks of live performance and aiming for a collective sound in a natural acoustic.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lars Danielsson, the album's leader, aimed for a 'song' format with brevity and focused on the essence of the melody, believing beauty can come from simplicity.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art, 'King Harvest Revisited' 2024, is by Mark Harrington, an artist whose works have been used for many ACT album covers for over 20 years.
Historical Context
This album is part of Edition Palmer, a collaboration between ACT Music, a European jazz label, and Château Palmer, a Bordeaux winery, combining music, wine, and art.
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