Magnus Carlson - Shadows (2025) [Hi-Res]

Magnus Carlson and The Moon Ray Quintet released a new album, Shadows, on December 5th via We Jazz Records. Formed in 2009 in collaboration with producer Goran Kajfeš and comprising members of prominent Swedish jazz acts, the ensemble has reunited following a decade-long hiatus. The record features eight vocal jazz arrangements that demonstrate the musicians' fresh perspective on selected compositions and their deep engagement with the genre.

Milk and Honey (Jackson C. Frank)
Who Knows (Marion Black)
Where Are We Now? (David Bowie)
Me and My Shadow (Al Jolson, Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer)
Black Night (Frank Sinatra Jr.)
Mystery of Love (Sufjan Stevens)
It's Raining Today (Scott Walker)
Which Tai To (Jim Pepper)

Magnus Carlson: vocals

The Moon Ray Quintet:

Goran Kajfeš: trumpet, synth and congas
Per ’Ruskträsk’ Johansson: saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet
Carl Bagge: piano, Crumar organ and Solina string ensemble
Martin Höper: double and electric bass
Lars Skoglund: drums and percussion

Special guest: Mattias Ståhl: vibraphone, harmonica and soprano saxophone

Tracklist:
1-1 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Milk and Honey [3:53]
1-2 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Who Knows [3:26]
1-3 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Where Are We Now? [4:38]
1-4 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Me and My Shadow [5:40]
1-5 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Black Night [4:22]
1-6 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Mystery of Love [5:07]
1-7 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - It's Raining Today [4:02]
1-8 Magnus Carlson;The Moon Ray Quintet - Witchi Tai To [4:42]