Quantum Currents Fredrik Kronkvist

• 1 I'll Remember April 08:37
• 2 Nardis 08:11
• 3 Contemplation 09:19
• 4 Trinkle Tinkle 07:44
• 5 Beatrice 07:34
• 6 Deluge 07:47
• 7 Miles Mode 08:32
• 8 Voyage 08:36
• 9 Eiderdown 07:35
• 10 Passion Dance 08:15
• Total Runtime 01:22:10

Info zu Quantum Currents

The internationally acclaimed alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist has been described as “one of the most compelling voices in today’s jazz,” delivering performances that are both fiery and deeply moving. With a sound deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, yet with a modern twist, Kronkvist captivates his audience.

The quartet is known for its electrifying interplay, where hard-swinging rhythms meet soaring improvisations. The band’s music extends beyond conventional jazz, drawing inspiration from Afro-Cuban grooves, soulful gospel melodies, as well as the pulse of hip-hop and contemporary beats. In the spirit of John Coltrane’s spiritual explorations and Cannonball Adderley’s infectious groove, Kronkvist and his quartet create a sonic world that is both intellectually rich and rhythmically irresistible.

Fredrik Kronkvist, alto saxophone
Jeff "Tain" Watts, drums
Elliot Addis, guitar
Thiery Marazanye, piano
Mattias Rudebjer, bass
Johan Kolsut, drums

Fredrik Kronkvist
The powerful and soulful alto saxophone Fredrik Kronkvist from Sweden is considered one of Europe’s finest alto saxophonists and takes charge whenever he is in the spotlight. Fredrik is an award-winning saxophonist and he has 25 albums out as a leader with the worlds greatest musicians such as Jeff Tain Watts, Gregory Hutchinson, Jason Marsalis, Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers, Orrin Evans, Antonio Sanchez, Adam Nussbaum and others. His work as a lead alto player can be heard in Europe’s leading big bands such as the prestigious Stockholm Jazz Orchestra and in the international Edinburg Jazzfestival Big Band.

Both his writing and improvisational skills are on display when he gives the audience his experience in drawing the heat from a tune with his big sound while combining firm roots in the jazz tradition with elements of modern day music. Fredrik main voice is the alto saxophone but plays equally great on both tenor and soprano saxophones and is an excellent flute player. Fredrik is endorsed by Vandoren Reeds, 10mfan Mouthpieces and is a CrownSounds Records artist. Nominated for a Swedish Grammy for the album Monk Vibes and the album New York Elements feat. Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson made the list of best albums released that year in Down Beat Magazine and the album Kronicles feat Jeff Tain Watts made the list of top ten albums of the year in the prestigious Swedish Magazine Lira. As a director and teacher at the leading jazz school in Sweden, the Skurups Folkhögskola, Fredrik has arranged masterclasses with world class jazz saxophonists such as Joe Lovano, Kenny Garrett, Chris Potter, Steve Coleman, Melissa Aldana, Seamus Blake and many more as well as being a lecturer of his own at the prestigious Sibelius Academy and other universities around Europe.

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