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JACOB ANDERSKOV ~ I SANG APRIL 123 (Barcode: 5709498112329) ~ DENMARK ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2022 Released: 2024 This is an album by Danish pianist / composer / bandleader Jacob AnderskovFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quintet setting with trumpeter Kasper TranbergFind albums by this artist, drummer Jakob HoyerFind albums by this artist, vocalist Soffie ViemoseFind albums by this artist and vocalist / tuba player / trombonist Jakob MunckFind albums by this artist. A choir takes part on one track. The album presents ten tracks, all of which are arrangements of songs from a collection of Danish Folk songs, singalongs and hymns. Six of the tracks are instrumentals and four include vocals. Anderskov takes the original songs / melodies deeply into the Jazz idiom, creating an intimate, and quite minimalist atmosphere of reflection and typical Scandinavian dialogue with silence. I am not familiar with these songs, but somehow the entire album reminds me of a Christmas sentiment, but that is only associative. Most of the instrumental work is by the piano, with brilliant topping by the trumpet; everything else is purely secondary, except for the vocals of course. As already stated above, silence is one of the main ingredients of this wonderful music, which of course demands patience and aesthetic openness, but summa summarum is richly rewarded. Overall, this is a very unique, stimulating and charming album by an experienced musician, who knows exactly what he wants to achieve. Contemplative, relaxed and uncluttered, the music requires attentive listening, but flows gently, proposing some peace and quiet in today’s crazy stressed world.

Updated: 20/02/2024Posted: 20/02/2024

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