The Groove Photo by Johan Johansson © Three extremely experienced jazz musicians who together make up the group THE GROOVE We play jazz music for those who like to hear hard swing, groove and blues. Jazz that is not afraid of the basic raw qualities of freedom. Because this music is powerful, not measured in volume but in energy. Music by Jimmy Garrison, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Duke Ellington and others. Here is a short presentation of the musicians: Kjell Jansson Bassist, composer, arranger and leader. Has played with: Chet Baker, James Moody, Åke Johansson, Clark Terry, Toots Thielemans, Putte Wickman, Arne Domnérus, Dexter Gordon, Rolf Ericson, Sonny Payne among others. Has played with groups such as: Mount Everest, Eje Thelin Group, Nordic Jazz Quintet, Opposite Corner, Åke Johansson Trio, Totta Näslund Band, Lulu Alke Kvartett, Gilbert Holmström Quartet and others. Anders Kjellberg Drummer, composer, leader. Has played with musicians such as: Dewey Redman, Joe Henderson, Enrico Rava, Tomasz Stanco, Kenny Wheeler, Rita Marcotulli, Don Cherry, Django Bates, George Riedel, Bengt-Arne Wallin among others. Has played with such groups as: Änglaspel, Lars Jansson Trio, Rena Rama, Håkan Broström In & Out, Karin Hammar Kvartett, Palle Danielsson Contra Post, Dr. Dingo, Jazz Baltica Ensemble and others. Björn Cedergren Soprano, tenor sax & bass clarinet and composer. Has played with musicians such as: Bob Mintzer, Anders Bergcrantz, Lew Soloff, Victoria Tolstoy, Deborah Brown, Nils Landgren among others. Has played with groups such as: Bohuslän Big Band, Lars Ekman Quartet, Lasse Lindgren Big Constellation and others. The Groove on Facebook