Mire III / Adam Forkelid – Solo / Pål Nyberg & Sebastian Mattebo

MIRE III at 19:00, Adam Forkelid SOLO at 20:30, Pål Nyberg & Sebastian Mattebo at 22:00.

MIRE III

Joona Toivanen, piano
Thomas Markusson, bass
Johan Björklund, drums

MIRE III takes the listener on a journey where each note and rhythm creates a tapestry of emotions and thoughts, where calmness and security blend with curiosity and creativity. This trio has the ability to lead the listener through a palette of feelings and atmospheres, creating a soundtrack for both reflection and inspiration. With individual musicians who have impressive international resumes, MIRE III delivers an enchanting whole of melodic original music. Their soundscape is rooted in a modern jazz tradition, with influences from folk music and contemporary art music.

Joona Toivanen, a respected jazz pianist and composer originally from Jyväskylä, Finland, and now residing in Lerum, has long been active on the international music scene in various constellations. His career includes award-winning albums under prestigious labels such as Blue Note, CAM Jazz, and We Jazz. With an impressive resume of world tours, Joona was awarded the prestigious Teosto Prize in 2018 and has been repeatedly nominated for the Finnish Grammy Awards.

With a music career spanning over 25 years, Thomas Markusson has established himself as a significant player in the Swedish and international music scene. As both a sideman and bandleader, he has collaborated with a range of prominent artists, including jazz icons like Lee Konitz and Walter Lang.

Johan Björklund is a dynamic drummer with impressive versatility. His role as bandleader, composer, and educator has contributed to a rich and multifaceted career. His musical influence spans various genres and borders, and he has collaborated with numerous projects and artists, including Thymeshift, Emil Bishara, Hilmar Jensson, and Björn Almgren.

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Adam Forkelid – SOLO

For the first time in many years, pianist Adam Forkelid will perform a solo concert. It will be a unique opportunity to hear him up close, as the magnificent Fazioli grand piano fills Krematoriet’s old chapel with its beautiful sound. Adam Forkelid has been a leading figure on the Scandinavian jazz scene for nearly two decades, notably through bands such as the recently album-released and critically acclaimed quartet 1st Movement, the playful trio Lekverk, the neo-fusion ensemble Soundscape Orchestra, and the genre-crossing Svante Söderqvist Trio. Adam has also been a member of Norrbotten Big Band and toured with, among others, Pedro Martins, Magnus Öström, Peter Asplund, and Georg Riedel.

”Adam Forkelid is the perfect musical synthesis between Joe Zawinul regarding his solo career as a pianist and Wayne Shorter; like them, he possesses an immense musical culture and stands as a visionary.”
Paris-Move.com
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Pål Nyberg & Sebastian Mattebo

Two strong voices on the Stockholm jazz scene meet in a newly started duo. With loops, drones, and new sounds, the duo offers new music in the chapel on Tussmötevägen.

Sebastian Mattebo – saxophones
Pål Nyberg – guitar and electronics

Lineup:
Joona Toivanen - piano,
Thomas Markusson - bass,
Johan Björklund - drums,
Adam Forkelid - piano,
Sebastian Mattebo - saxophones,
Pål Nyberg - guitar and electronics