• DIGIPACK EDITION

Ahanes gathered for the first time in Stockholm, in mid December 2021. Both coming from Greece and being invited to the wintery Stockholm by Zethson to play concerts, saxophonist Nicky Kokkoli were participating in a FRIM-initiated project with Maggie Nicols, while guitarist Giannis Arapis performed with Zethson’s 13-piece ensemble and VÖ during a Thanatosis festival.

Though living in the same city (Athens) they hadn’t played together before, which made the three of them even more excited to do something together. Together they decided to ask three Stockholm-based, amazing musicians: drummer Nils Agnas; bassist Torbjörn Zetterberg; and trombonist Mats Äleklint who were all keen to play with them.

The sextet met in a most unprestigious and open setting, trying out some songs, did some arrangements on the spot and then hit the record button. In the end, the album consists of two modal tunes by Coltrane and Mingus respectively, plus a composition, Piper, by Zethson and Sand – a completely free improvisation, collective real-time composing led by the close interpla.

PERSONNEL:

• Nicky Kokkoli - (saxophone)
• Giannis Arapis - (guitar)
• Mats Äleklint - (trombone)
• Alex Zethson - (keyboard)
• Torbjörn Zetterberg - (bass)
• Nils Agnas - (drums)

Recorded December 18th 2021 at Studio Clavier, Stockholm

TRACKS:

• 01. India
• 02. Sand
• 03. Piper
• 04. Canon