Stockholm-based bassist and composer Ilaria Capalbo returns to Fasching with brand-new music inspired by the transformative experience of motherhood. Her musical storytelling moves between powerful bursts of energy and quiet reflection – raw, deeply personal, and emotionally resonant.
Rooted in jazz yet drawing from classical, pop, and experimental influences, Ilaria’s sound is rich, bold, and immediate. Her playing has been described as “bold, visionary, architectonic” – Lira, SE, and her compositions as “lush” – NoTreble, USA.
Following the critical acclaim of her debut album Karthago (2022), this concert marks the beginning of a new chapter in her musical storytelling. Ilaria and her quintet deliver expressive interplay, with her commanding bass presence driving the music forward.
“It is always a joy to encounter for the first time a musician who sounds so fresh and original and whose music is such a delight. […] It bolsters one’s faith in the future of jazz.” – Chris May, All About Jazz (UK)
Line up
Ilaria Capalbo – bass, compositions
Thomas Backman – alto saxophone, clarinets
Fredrik Nordström – tenor and baritone saxophone
Andreas Hourdakis – guitar
Henrik Jäderberg – drums
