{"product_id":"jan-lundgren_the-ystad-concert_2016_disco-virgin-music-group","title":"The Ystad concert","description":"Jan Lundgren is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Swedish piano. He combines a clear touch, intelligent phrasing, and extraordinary precision. He is part of a long tradition of innovative pianists from Scandinavia, such as the very inspiring Jan Johansson, Bobo Stenson, or Esbjörn Svensson. The only Scandinavian jazz pianist named \"Steinway Artist,\" he can rightly be called a \"complete instrumentalist\"; without any desire to impress, he focuses on the depth and beauty of sound, and on the clarity of melodic lines. Whether it is contemporary classical music, the inexhaustible folk tradition from the north, or the thrilling groove of jazz, Jan Lundgren has this unique way of taking his listener on a journey through a musical universe that is his own. He has accompanied very big names in jazz, Johnny Griffin, Benny Golson, or singer Stacey Kent. In 2007, in collaboration with Paolo Fresu and Richard Galliano, he recorded the essential Mare Nostrum, the second part of which has just been released. For this new album recorded live on July 30, 2015, in Sweden, the pianist took the stage alongside bassist Mattias Svensson and a string quartet to pay tribute to one of the founding fathers of modern Scandinavian jazz: Jan Johansson. This is the first time that the music of the latter can be heard with all the refinement of a string ensemble. The result is superb, and Jan Lundgren reinforces his stature as a master of the instrument and demonstrates a subtle and inspired harmonic knowledge.","brand":"Jan Lundgren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57726430609752,"sku":null,"price":23480233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/jan-lundgren_the-ystad-concert_2016_disco-virgin-music-group","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}