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Kjell Jansson/Jan Zirk Quartet -
It Took Some Time (2011)
Tracklist:
01. Something To Live For
(Strayhorn-Ellington) 5.27
02. Just A-Settin' And A-Rockin'
(Strayhorn-Ellington-Gaines) 5.51
03. Far Eastern Weekend
(Strayhorn-Bellson-Press) 7.24
04. Take The Coltrane
(Ellington) 4.39
05. Daydream
(Strayorn-Ellington) 7.02
06. Rain Check
(Strayhorn) 3.33
07. Satin Doll
(Strayhorn-Ellington-Mercer) 5.04
08. Chelsea Bridge
(Strayhorn) 6.26
Total playing time 45.26
Musicians:
Erik Norström (ts except on track 3),
Jan Zirk (p except on track 6),
Kjell Jansson (db),
Magnus Gran (dr)
Hvilakvartetten
(string quartet on track 7 and 8,
arrangement by Jan Zirk)
Nicola Boruvka - violin
Helena Kollback - violin
Karin Claesson - viola
Paula Gustafsson - violoncell
Notes:
Track 1-6 was recorded at Studio 12 at
Sveriges Radio Göteborg June 20 & 21,
1999 by engineer Åke Linton.
Track 7-8 was recorded at Göteborgs
Konserthus December 30, 1998 by
engineer Mikael Bergek.
Mastering by Michael Thorén
at Studio Fabriken August 22, 2011
IMOGENA RECORDS www.imogena.se
Photo by Rolf Ohlson ©
Reviews:
…”This quartet approaches a musical treasure-trove with open minds. The music is melodic,
song-like and intimate. The quartet is a closely-knit unit, wonderful to hear Erik Norström’s warm
tone on the tenor sax”…”Magnus Gran’s sensitive but pulsating drumming forms a unity with
Kjell Jansson’s concentrated bass playing. Jan Zirk is a dexterous pianist with an attractive touch.
A fine CD where the two live concert recordings ‘Satin Doll’ and the beautiful ‘Chelsea Bridge’
remain singing in my ears”……
Torsten Eckerman Lira
….”The exceptionally skilful Erik Norström plays with authority and experience and sometimes
not only the influence of Stan Getz shines through but even a little of Sonny Rollins, which
can be heard in the trio number ‘Rain Check’. Jan Zirk is a pianist who listens sensitively
when accompanying and flexes his muscles when playing solo as in ‘Far Eastern Weekend’
with imaginative and inspired trills on the keyboard. Kjell Jansson is as solid as a rock on
bass both in the rhythm section and when playing solo and Magnus Gran plays sensitively
and appropriately”……
Hans-Erik Bergman, Sundsvalls Tidning
…”The most memorable impression is made as much this time as before by Erik Nordström
with his timeless, melodic and well-formed playing. Strayhorn’s beautiful ballads fit him like
hand in glove”……
“As a unit the quartet works together superbly. Kjell Jansson’s secure and assured playing is,
as always, a joy to listen to and Zirk and Gran do exactly what they should – neither more or
less. And that is more than enough!”
Jan Olsson DIG
Kjell Jansson/Jan Zirk Quartet -
It Took Some Time (2011)
Tracklist:
01. Something To Live For
(Strayhorn-Ellington) 5.27
02. Just A-Settin' And A-Rockin'
(Strayhorn-Ellington-Gaines) 5.51
03. Far Eastern Weekend
(Strayhorn-Bellson-Press) 7.24
04. Take The Coltrane
(Ellington) 4.39
05. Daydream
(Strayorn-Ellington) 7.02
06. Rain Check
(Strayhorn) 3.33
07. Satin Doll
(Strayhorn-Ellington-Mercer) 5.04
08. Chelsea Bridge
(Strayhorn) 6.26
Total playing time 45.26
Musicians:
Erik Norström (ts except on track 3),
Jan Zirk (p except on track 6),
Kjell Jansson (db),
Magnus Gran (dr)
Hvilakvartetten
(string quartet on track 7 and 8,
arrangement by Jan Zirk)
Nicola Boruvka - violin
Helena Kollback - violin
Karin Claesson - viola
Paula Gustafsson - violoncell
Notes:
Track 1-6 was recorded at Studio 12 at
Sveriges Radio Göteborg June 20 & 21,
1999 by engineer Åke Linton.
Track 7-8 was recorded at Göteborgs
Konserthus December 30, 1998 by
engineer Mikael Bergek.
Mastering by Michael Thorén
at Studio Fabriken August 22, 2011
IMOGENA RECORDS www.imogena.se
Photo by Rolf Ohlson ©
Reviews:
…”This quartet approaches a musical treasure-trove with open minds. The music is melodic,
song-like and intimate. The quartet is a closely-knit unit, wonderful to hear Erik Norström’s warm
tone on the tenor sax”…”Magnus Gran’s sensitive but pulsating drumming forms a unity with
Kjell Jansson’s concentrated bass playing. Jan Zirk is a dexterous pianist with an attractive touch.
A fine CD where the two live concert recordings ‘Satin Doll’ and the beautiful ‘Chelsea Bridge’
remain singing in my ears”……
Torsten Eckerman Lira
….”The exceptionally skilful Erik Norström plays with authority and experience and sometimes
not only the influence of Stan Getz shines through but even a little of Sonny Rollins, which
can be heard in the trio number ‘Rain Check’. Jan Zirk is a pianist who listens sensitively
when accompanying and flexes his muscles when playing solo as in ‘Far Eastern Weekend’
with imaginative and inspired trills on the keyboard. Kjell Jansson is as solid as a rock on
bass both in the rhythm section and when playing solo and Magnus Gran plays sensitively
and appropriately”……
Hans-Erik Bergman, Sundsvalls Tidning
…”The most memorable impression is made as much this time as before by Erik Nordström
with his timeless, melodic and well-formed playing. Strayhorn’s beautiful ballads fit him like
hand in glove”……
“As a unit the quartet works together superbly. Kjell Jansson’s secure and assured playing is,
as always, a joy to listen to and Zirk and Gran do exactly what they should – neither more or
less. And that is more than enough!”
Jan Olsson DIG
