Maria Kvist Trio - Jämtlandssångerna (2021)

When the first sounds are heard from Maria Kvist's new CD, one wonders if the songs are equal to the character or if the way of attacking them has a local character? That there is a connection to the landscape in this case is made clear by the fact that Maria was born in Jämtland, in the area of ​​Kälarne. Anyway, the music is entirely composed by Maria Kvist. So considering the album's title, the intention is probably to get some folklore into the music. This is reinforced by a tribute, a snooze to Merit Hemmingsson who has a jazzy design, and a polish to mother Karin. Music as such became something of a tradition during the latter part of the twentieth century. Not least through Bengt Hallberg's and Jan Johansson's epoch-making interpretations and adaptations of Swedish folk music. Maria Kvist follows them in the footsteps with moving piano playing and a personal light touch on the keyboard.

In some games she bets a little heavier and the idea of ​​a logo wolf intended for dance appears. She has a solid background in studying at Berkeley and touring around the world. Her song is fresh and choice-free, with clear subtitles. The two fellow musicians contribute well to the specific, robust address. Robert Erlandsson grips his bass steadily and plays well-performed solos. He also has an even style. Isak Andersson signals more jazz communication on his percussion. Interesting series of rhythmic expressions softly performed, especially on the vortex drum. As a whole, Jämtlandssångerna is an interesting album.