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Zethson, Alex: Terje
Zethson, Alex:
Terje

(Supertraditional -- Sweden )


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Two movements from a live score for the classic silent film Terje Vigen by Sjöström composed and produced by Swedish pianist & keyboardist Alex Zethson (Angles 9, VÖ, Fire! Orchestra), two long-form tracks of dark and sombre, pulsating folk-drone featuring Norwegian vocal ensemble EMBLA plus appearances by, i.e., Christer Bothén, Kristin Amparo Sundberg and Goran Kajfeš.

VO (Zethson / Hogberg  / Berthling / Sander): The Sounds Of VO [2 CDS]
VO (Zethson / Hogberg / Berthling / Sander):
The Sounds Of VO [2 CDS]

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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A rare mix of collective and chamber approaches to free improvisation from the Swedish sextet VÖ of Eva Lindal on violin, Anna Hogberg on alto saxophone, Johan Berthling on double bass, Leo Svensson Sander on cello, Alexander Zethson on piano & pump organ and Giannis Arapis on acoustic guitar, performing deeply introspective conversations that explore modernity and tradition.

Ahanes (Kokkoli / Arapis / Aleklint / Zethson / Zetterberg / Agnas): Petrichor
Ahanes (Kokkoli / Arapis / Aleklint / Zethson / Zetterberg / Agnas):
Petrichor

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Stockholm pianist Alexander Zethson invited Greek saxophonist Nicky Kokkoli and guitarist Giannis Arapis to take part in his 13-piece Thanatosis festival ensemble VÖ; they then asked drummer Nils Agnas, bassist Torbjörn Zetterberg and trombonist Mats Äleklint to join them for this sublimely flowing sextet studio session, which includes works by Mingus and Coltrane.

Zethson, Alex: Residy
Zethson, Alex:
Residy

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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The Residy, or remains of a unique variation on JS Bach's Goldberg Variation no. 21, performed live by pianist Alex Zethson who maintains the structure, rhythmic movement and note order of Bach's composition, while dispersing the notes and intervals into two synths and an E-bowed grand piano to evoke these meditative and expansive interpretations.

Angles: A Muted Reality
Angles:
A Muted Reality

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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The chameleonic configuration of Angles is here an octet, in a powerfully building and passionate set of three recordings performed by Martin Kuchen (alto sax), Magnus Broo & Goran Kajfes (trumpets), Mats Aleklint (trombone), Mattias Stahl (vibraphone), Alexander Zethson (piano & synth), Konrad Agnas (drums) and Johan Berthling (double bass); exemplary.

Talp, Linnea: Arch Of Motion [VINYL]
Talp, Linnea:
Arch Of Motion [VINYL]

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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Performed with Stockholm musicians including pianist Alexander Zethson, wind player Martin Küchen and trombonist Mats Äleklint, organist Linnéa Talp explores the areas of sound that emulate breathing, push/pull or back & forth motion, in eight beautifully paced recordings led by the organ's rich and microtonal vibrations & timbre and imbued by the contributor's subtle additions.

Talp, Linnea: Arch Of Motion
Talp, Linnea:
Arch Of Motion

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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Performed with Stockholm musicians including pianist Alexander Zethson, wind player Martin Küchen and trombonist Mats Äleklint, organist Linnéa Talp explores the areas of sound that emulate breathing, push/pull or back & forth motion, in eight beautifully paced recordings led by the organ's rich and microtonal vibrations & timbre and imbued by the contributor's subtle additions.

Zethson, Alex Ensemble: Some Of Them Were Never Unprepared
Zethson, Alex Ensemble:
Some Of Them Were Never Unprepared

(Relative Pitch -- USA )


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Exploring how a composition can provide a sense of weightlessness, and influenced by the music of gamelan, krautrock, Tony Conrad & Arnold Dreyblatt, composer Alex Zethson structured these works to influence the 13 performers in his ensemble into a state of intense focus and listening as they strike, bow and pluck their instruments, creating an ecstatic sense of infinite motion.

Bothen, Christer: Ambrosia [3 CD BOX SET]
Bothen, Christer:
Ambrosia [3 CD BOX SET]

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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Swedish contrabass clarinetist Christ Bothen in six extended works, the first and third disks a series of solo works using incredible technique and concentration, the 2nd disc a large work in an ensemble with fellow deep reedists Hans Koch & Per Texas Johansson, double bassist Vilhelm Bromander, pianists Kristine Scholz & Tisha Mukarji, and a spectral narrative from Sofia Jernberg.

Zethson, Alexander: Pole Of Inaccessibility [2 CDs]
Zethson, Alexander:
Pole Of Inaccessibility [2 CDs]

(thanatosis produktion -- Sweden )


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Darkly meditative and somber compositions for the lower registers of the grand piano accompanied by synthesizer, in two extended pieces by Je Suis! and Angles 9 pianist Alexander Zethson, using the interactions between the deep piano keys and synth more as a sound source than as a distinct instrument, each reshaping the other to create a cloud of sound.

Angles 9: Beyond Us
Angles 9:
Beyond Us

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Now a distinct edition of saxophonist Martin Kuchen's concept, the Angles 9 ensemble is captured live at the Zomer Jazz Fiets Tour in The Netherlands in 2018, performing Kuchen's embraceable and lyrical compositions, allowing his masterful band--including Magnus Broo, Johan Berthling, Mattias Stahl, &c.--great opportunities for collective playing and profound soloing.

Angles 9: Injuries
Angles 9:
Injuries

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Now a nine-piece, Martin Kuchen leads the magnificently powerful Angles band through 7 demanding compositions, with trumpeter Magnus Broo back in the band alongside Alexander Zethson, Mattias Stahl, Jonan Berthling, Andreas Werlin, Eirik Hegdal, Mats Aleklint & Goran Kajfes.

Angles 9: In Our Midst [VINYL]
Angles 9:
In Our Midst [VINYL]

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Clean Feed's 2nd LP is their 4th Angles release, expanding saxophonist Martin Kuchen's band to 9 pieces with Mattias Stahl, Johan Berthling, Alexander Zethson, Mats Aleklint, Eirik Hegdal, Goran Kajfes, and Magnus Broo in an album of rare expressiveness and power.

Angles 8: By Way of Deception - Live in Ljubljana
Angles 8:
By Way of Deception - Live in Ljubljana

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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A fantastic concert recorded during the 52nd Ljubljana Jazz Festival, presenting an ambitious and remarkable pair of compositions from saxophonist Martin Kuchen, extending his regular 6 piece band to an octet.



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