Johansson, Fite, Grip

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An evening of free improvisation recorded in Berlin at au Topsi Pohl in 2020 from the Swedish trio of Euro Free Jazz legend Sven-Ake Johansson on drums, Niklas Fite on acoustic guitar and Joel Grip on double bass, performing two extended and dynamic improvisations, and then settling into jazz standard form for "Isn't It Romantic" and "Out of Nowhere" sung by by Johansson.

The novelty and warmth of the songs aside, the serious work heard in Sets 1 & 2 of shows the trio in fine form, evolving their conversation through a wide range of moods and technical skill, making the core of the album a great example of free expression.

PERSONNEL:

• Sven-åke Johansson (drums, vocals)
• Niklas Fite (acoustic guitar)
• Joel Grip (double bass)

Recorded at au Topsi Pohl, Berlin 10, September 2020

TRACKS:

• 01. Set 1
• 02. Set 2
• 03. Song 1: Isn't It Romantic
• 04. Song 2: Out Of Nowhere