”What The Moments Brings” is the eloquent title of the new album that Lars Jansson and Erik Söderlind are releasing in conjunction with their performance at Fasching on September 26th. Pianist Lars Jansson and guitarist Erik Söderlind have developed an intuitive interplay and a shared melodic language over the years, where different “musical moments” have now culminated in twelve original compositions forming a cohesive whole. The spectrum is wide ranging: from hard-swinging bebop to romance and melancholy. Two of the songs are also dedicated to close friends and great musicians who have passed away in recent years, which of course adds to the personal touch.
Those who have followed both Lars and Erik Söderlind over the years can also note that Lars Jansson has to some extent taken on the mentoring role that the legendary Kjell Öhman previously had for Erik Söderlind. At the same time, Erik Söderlind himself has in recent years become both a mentor and a role model for many young jazz musicians. This seems to have led to a more mature and contemplative tone in his already acclaimed guitar playing.
Jazz professor Lars Jansson has long been a significant educator who moves confidently on the international jazz scene and has a large following in Japan, among other places. In 2022, he was awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Music’s major jazz prize for his contributions. Due to health reasons, he doesn’t tour as frequently as before, which makes the album title even more relevant. Seize the moment!
The Lars Jansson Erik Söderlind Quartet includes Paul Svanberg on drums and Niklas Fernqvist on bass.
Erik Söderlind – guitar
Lars Jansson – piano
Paul Svanberg – drums
Niklas Fernqvist – bass
