Fredrik Kronkvist: Afro-Cuban Supreme (feat. Jason Marsalis, Eliel Lazo & Miriam Aïda) CONNECTIVE RECORDS 2017

Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul.

Inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s idea of bringing together people, music and rhythms from different continents and countries, the award-winning and Swedish Grammy nominated alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist has created a diverse mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane-influenced jazz with his new group Afro-Cuban Supreme.

On the occasion of Dizzy’s 100-year anniversary in 2017 Fredrik Kronkvist releases the album Afro-Cuban Supreme with superstars Jason Marsalis(USA) on drums, conga virtuoso Eliel Lazo(CUB) and Miriam Aïda(MAR/SWE) on vocals.

The music ranges from legendary songs like A Night in Tunisia, Afro Blue and Manteca in eventful arrangements to exciting original compositions with contemporary approaches to timeless Latin Jazz.

1 Intro - Tierra Africana part I (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 2:30

2 A Love Supreme - Acknowledgement (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:29

3 A Night In Tunisia (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:46

4 Caravan (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 7:08

5 Conga Interlude (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) [Interlude #1] 1:27

6 Afro Blue (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 4:20

7 Satellite (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:38

8 Manteca (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 6:34

9 Naima (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 6:04

10 Gillespiana (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:30

11 Be-Bop (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 4:24

12 Tierra Africana part II (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 1:53

13 On Green Dolphin Street (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:28

14 Yemaya (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:21

15 Prelude to Eternal Light (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) [Interlude #5] 1:31

16 Eternal Light (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 6:10

17 Outro - Acknowledgement (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 2:02

Fredrik Kronkvist – saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet

Miriam Aïda – vocals

Martin Sjöstedt – piano

Johnny Åman – bass

Eliel Lazo – congas

Jason Marsalis – drums

Fredrik Kronkvist - On the Move (CONNECTIVE RECORDS 2017)

Alto saxophone star and Swedish Grammy-nominee Fredrik Kronkvist continues his musical journey with a fantastic new international group with Martin Sjöstedt, Ameen Saleem and Gregory Hutchinson. Urban swing, dramatic ballads, Coltrane-influenced jazz, rhythms and harmonies from around the world provide an exciting and soulful experience with improvised music created in the heat of the moment.

1. Epic Takedown 00:05:29

2. Essential 00:07:33

3. Letting Go 00:06:47

4. Laid-Back Move 00:00:38

5. The Healer 00:05:15

6. Tyner's Island 00:03:38

7. Glowing 00:04:08

8. Abstract Move 00:01:00

9. Morning Star 00:04:00

10. Levitation 00:04:10

11. Next Move 00:00:48

Fredrik Kronkvist - Monk Vibes (2015)

Alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist releases album with Thelonious Monk’s music along with three American superstars.

When Kronkvist releases his new album MONK VIBES he continues cooperate with some of the hottest names on the jazz scene with Jason Marsalis on vibraphone, Reuben Rogers on bass and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. This time they dedicate themselves to interpret the genius composer Thelonious Monk’s music and spirit. The unusual constellation with alto saxophone, vibraphone, bass and drums create a different, challenging sound without the piano and gives the group wide open spaces for colorful improvisations. MONK VIBES reflects Thelonious multidimensional universe where simplicity and complexity come together in a beautiful, danceable and contrasting music.The album contains wild conversations, humor, calypso beat, odd time signatures, blues, beautiful ballads and a tonal language that sounds as skewed as obvious.

01 Skippy

02 Misterioso

03 Teo

04 Brilliant Corners

05 Trinkle Tinkle

06 Round Midnight

07 Evidence

08 Kronk’s Monk

09 Four in One

10 The Virtue of Patience

All tracks by Thelonious Monk except tr.8 by Fredrik

Fredrik Kronkvist – alto sax

Jason Marsalis – vibraphone

Reuben Rogers – bass

Gregory Hutchinson – drums

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