Peter Nylander - Re:Monk (2026)

A renowned quartet led by guitarist Peter Nylander has released an album featuring cover versions of compositions by Thelonious Monk. The record is characterized by high-quality production, an appealing sound, and top-tier musicianship from its members, notably bassist Christian Spering and multi-instrumentalist Fredrik Ljungkvist, who provides much-needed dynamics to the tracks. However, the release lacks originality, conceptual boldness, and intensity. The conventional and overly controlled interpretations of Monk's material result in an overall impression of excessive calmness and predictability, falling short in terms of individuality when compared to historical precedents of radical jazz classic reinterpretation.

Peter Nylander- guitar
Fredrik Ljungkvist- tenor sax, clarinet and bass clarinet
Christian Spering- acoustic bass
Jonas Holgersson- drums

Tracklist:
1-1 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Monk's Dream [6:28]
1-2 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Brake's Sake [7:02]
1-3 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Misterioso [6:30]
1-4 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Ugly Beauty [7:27]
1-5 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Bye-Ya [5:55]
1-6 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Locomotive [5:43]
1-7 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - We See [4:19]
1-8 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Reflections [5:22]
1-9 Peter Nylander;Fredrik Ljungkvist;Christian Spering;Jonas Holgersson - Friday the 13th [3:59]