Globestars - See The World - Swing'N Dance (CD) |

A jazz composer steps into the limelight! Kjell Samuelson is an 80-year-old Professor, Doctor of Technology (PhD), Doctor of Medicine and industrial consultant who also since the 1940's has belonged to the inner circle of Swedish jazz. He has been a critic for Orkester Journalen, made occasional appearances as a pianist, but above all composed several jazz pieces that have been played and recorded by several jazz musicians of note. In particular, one record, with pianist Lasse Werner and tenor saxophonist Bernt Rosengren, that received much acclaim was issued in USA for more than 50 years ago (and reissued on CD with extra material on Dragon DRCD 287). Now we can present a double-CD with material exclusively by Samuelson, performed by some of the foremost Swedish jazz musicians, in recordings made at the Swedish Radio studios in Stockholm just before the Millennium shift: The trumpets are Rolf Ericson (1922–97), Bosse Broberg and Peter Asplund. The reeds are Arne Domnérus (1924–2008) alto sax, Bernt Rosengren and Hacke Björksten tenor saxes, Gunnar Bergsten (1945–2011) baritone sax, and Viktoria Tolstoy and Svante Thuresson are featured vocalists. In addition, vibraphonist Jon Nagourney among others participates and the rhythm section throughout is the Jan Lundgren Trio. Kjell Samuelson has himself chosen the members and produced his Globe All-Stars. This is a significant musical manifestation of a Swedish jazz composer that is well worth exploring.

• Format Detail: Jewel Case
• Format: CD
• Label: Dragon Records
• Catalog Number: CD-DRA-415