His initial approach was that of a composer, exploring his own creative world, but improvisation has been an ever-present factor in the development of the music too. The songs were often created from musical fragments that recur in new shapes throughout the album until finally, everything is woven together in a cinematic, captivating, slightly more produced sound. The end result is a singular and reflective musical statement that bears traces of cool jazz and psychedelia.
Pål Nyberg is an award-winning and versatile guitarist, known to many for his collaboration with the American cool jazz pioneer Jimmy Halperin. His melodic and original guitar playing has led him to collaborations with many of Europe’s most prominent musicians. Keyboards are played by Markus Jägerstedt, who also mixed the album, known for his collaboration with hitmakers such as Robyn, Seinabo Sey, Röyksopp and Little Jinder. One of the two woodwinds on the album is Per ”Texas” Johansson. ”Texas” has since his debut in the late 90’s with the album ‘Alla Mina Kompisar’, been considered one of Swedens foremost jazz musicians. Perhaps less known to the Scandinavian audience is the Berlin saxophonist Birgitta Flick, who has recently established herself as a strong voice on the international jazz scene. Through her own groups and collaborations with e.g.
American pianist Carol Liebowitz, she has received well-deserved recognition on both sides of the Atlantic. Konrad Agnas is currently one of Swedens prominent drummers in pop and jazz. In addition to his participation on ‘Lowlands’, Konrad is current with e.g. Sara Parkman, Loney Dear and Hedrosgruppen. Together with his brother Mauritz Agnas he has also collaborated with greats such as Nils Landgren and Pat Metheney.
1. Europa
2. Café de Jaren
3. On the Island
4. Love Streams
5. Lowlands
6. Apostel
7. Lowlands II
8. Nørrebro
9. Apostel II
10. Fox & Hedgehog
Birgitta Flick - saxophone
Per "Texas" Johansson - clarinet
Pål Nyberg - guitar
Mauritz Agnas - bass
Konrad Agnas - drums
Markus Jägerstedt - korg mono/poly, B3
