Monday, March 12, 2018

John Stowell / Ulf Bandgren Quartet - Night Visitor (ORIGIN RECORDS 2018)


Roaming the world with his guitar over the last 40 years, John Stowell has developed significant musical relationships with numerous artists along the way, including Swedish guitarist Ulf Bandgren who has been a consistent and inspired partner for ten years. Last heard together on their 2012 duo recording, "Throop," they gathered in Boston in the spring of 2016 to record this quartet set with the accomplished rhythm section of bassist Bruno Raberg and drummer Austin McMahon. The band's easy chemistry, engaging original compositions and rhythmic vitality make for a compelling and entertaining listen. "John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn't use any of the cliches; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator." - Larry Coryell.

1 Skiss - Ulf Bandgren 8:36
2 When Jasper Grows Up - John Stowell 7:07
3 Reunited - Bruno Raberg 8:10
4 Night Visitor - Bruno Raberg 5:44
5 Ode to Spring - Bruno Raberg 3:33
6 Taughannock Falls - Ulf Bandgren 6:23
7 Ghost in the Corner - John Stowell 5:42
8 Another Story - Ulf Bandgren 7:00
9 Tapioca Time - John Stowell 4:15
10 Early Five - Bruno Raberg 7:00

John Stowell - guitars
Ulf Bandgren - guitars
Bruno Raberg - bass
Austin McMahon - drums

Produced by John Stowell & Ulf Bandgren
Recorded by Bruno Raberg
at Soundsphere II Studio, Boston, MA
Recorded May, 2016
Mixed by Mike Doolin at House of Doolescu, Portland, OR
Mastered by Dan Dean at DDP Productions, Mercer Island, WA
Cover design & layout by John Bishop