DMRCD 073

MARIA KVIST

Shadows And Rain

 

Swedish jazz pianist, singer and composer Maria Kvist's fourth full-length album Shadows And Rain presents a rich, enticing and honest programme of her original vocal and instrumental compositions in English as well as Swedish, including invigorating fresh takes on a few American jazz evergreens. Kvist's subtle and brilliant pianism is marvelously paired with her articulate and virtuosic voice, adding weight to how reviewers have likened her to a "Swedish Diana Krall", and her work as a sideman on the road with many prominent artists over the years have forged her into a complete and nuanced musician. Together with Linus Kåse's ardent jazz sax, Robert Erlandsson's driving bass and Isak Andersson's propelling drums, she creates a soundscape of pure nerve, fun and imagination. First-class guest performers Ann-Sofi Söderqvist on the fluegelhorn and Filip Jers on the harmonica add some extra spice to the proceedings. Shadows And Rain is a lyrical and moving exploration of Nordic jazz as well as a testament to Kvist's compositional skills and exceptional ability as a performer.

 

Maria Kvist, vocals/piano

Linus Kåse, saxophone

Robert Erlandsson, double bass

Isak Andersson, drums

Ann-Sofi Söderqvist, fluegelhorn

Filip Jers, harmonica

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Recorded at Kultivator Studios, Stockholm, by Jonas Olofsson. Mixed and mastered by Linus Kåse. Produced by Maria Kvist and Linus Kåse. Executive production by Biim Frischenfeldt.

Official release date: March 15 2019.

 

Tracks:

1. Alive

2. The Masquerade Is Over

3. Hälsning

4. Mars Is Spinning

5. Cry Me A River

6. I Never Thought

7. All Seasons Change

8. Risen Fallen

9. Shadows And Rain

10. Vila Vid Ett Vatten

 

Total time: 60 mins. approx.