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  | ARNE DOMNERUS ~ THE SHEIK / BROST-TONER
FOUR LEAF CLOVER 2005/6 (Barcode: 7319200042837) ~ SWEDEN ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1974 - 1979 Released: 2002
This is a reissue of two albums, both recorded in 1979, by Swedish saxophonist / composer / bandleader Arne DomnerusFind albums by this artist, one of the Godfathers of the Swedish Jazz scene, active for over five decades with an extensive recording legacy of over a hundred albums as a leader and sideman.
CD1 is the album “The SheikFind albums with this title”, recorded in a quintet setting with American pianist / vocalist Jimmy RowlesFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Jan AllanFind albums by this artist, bassist Georg RiedelFind albums by this artist and drummer Rune CarlssonFind albums by this artist (the last two were one of the best European rhythm sections at the time). Of the nine tracks on this album seven are standards and two are original compositions by Riedel. This reissue adds a bonus track recorded by a Big Band, which features Domnerus, recorded in 1975. Considering the presence of Rowles, this album is all in traditional mainstream Jazz setting.
CD2 is the album “Brost-TonerFind albums with this title”, recorded in a nonet and quartet settings, which include top Swedish Jazz players at the time, including pianists Bengt HallbergFind albums by this artist or Gunnar SvenssonFind albums by this artist, guitarist Rune GustafssonFind albums by this artist, Riedel and drummer Egil JohansenFind albums by this artist. Of the ten tracks on this album, eight are original compositions by the performing musicians and two are standards. This reissue adds a bonus track recorded by a Big Band, which features Domnerus, recorded in 1974. The music here is completely different from that on the companion album, full of vibrant modern European Jazz, with frequent tempo changes, complex harmonies and sophisticated compositions, which are ideal vehicles for the superb improvisations.
Overall, this is a wonderful visit to the Swedish Jazz scene in the mid-1970s, which I had plenty of opportunity to experience first-hand during my visits there and meeting many of the musicians, who perform on these albums. Sweden had one of the strongest local Jazz scenes in Europe at the time and every visiting American Jazz musician used to include Sweden in their concert roster.
| | Updated: 29/01/2025Posted: 29/01/2025 | CD 2 Bonus Tracks Recommend To A Friend |
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