Wednesday, June 9, 2021

La La Lars - La La Lars III (2021)

Over the course of three albums, Lars Skoglund’s La La Lars ensemble has focused intricate music through the lens of a crystal clear melody. A quintet of drummer Skoglund (also on acoustic guitar and keyboards), trumpeter Goran Kajfeš, tenor saxophonist Jonas Kullhammar (also on flute and bassoon), pianist Carl Bagge (also Wurlitzer 200A and organ), and bassist Johan Berthling show that a light-hearted delivery and a riveting presence aren’t mutually exclusive. The music of La La Lars is a heady drink, with a rich palette that goes down smoothly.

1. Häxa 03:47
2. Dur 05:20
3. Oår 04:37
4. Det Blev Sent 03:19
5. Kolsvarta Natten 04:51
6. Pour Qui Pourquoi 04:48
7. Ett Nytt Kapitel 03:42
8. Vart Ska Du? 04:23

Jonas Kullhammar - Tenor Saxophone, Flute and Bassoon,
Goran Kajfeš - Trumpet
Carl Bagge - Piano, Wurlitzer 200A and organ
Johan Berthling - Bass
Lars Skoglund - Drums, Cymbals, Acoustic Guitar and Additional Keyboards