Monday, October 23, 2017

Fredrik Kronkvist: Afro-Cuban Supreme (feat. Jason Marsalis, Eliel Lazo & Miriam Aïda) CONNECTIVE RECORDS 2017


Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul.

Inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s idea of bringing together people, music and rhythms from different continents and countries, the award-winning and Swedish Grammy nominated alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist has created a diverse mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane-influenced jazz with his new group Afro-Cuban Supreme.

On the occasion of Dizzy’s 100-year anniversary in 2017 Fredrik Kronkvist releases the album Afro-Cuban Supreme with superstars Jason Marsalis(USA) on drums, conga virtuoso Eliel Lazo(CUB) and Miriam Aïda(MAR/SWE) on vocals.

The music ranges from legendary songs like A Night in Tunisia, Afro Blue and Manteca in eventful arrangements to exciting original compositions with contemporary approaches to timeless Latin Jazz.

1 Intro - Tierra Africana part I (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 2:30
2 A Love Supreme - Acknowledgement (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:29
3 A Night In Tunisia (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:46
4 Caravan (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 7:08
5 Conga Interlude (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) [Interlude #1] 1:27
6 Afro Blue (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 4:20
7 Satellite (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:38
8 Manteca (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 6:34
9 Naima (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 6:04
10 Gillespiana (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:30
11 Be-Bop (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 4:24
12 Tierra Africana part II (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 1:53
13 On Green Dolphin Street (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:28
14 Yemaya (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 5:21
15 Prelude to Eternal Light (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) [Interlude #5] 1:31
16 Eternal Light (feat. Eliel Lazo, Jason Marsalis & Miriam Aïda) 6:10
17 Outro - Acknowledgement (feat. Eliel Lazo & Jason Marsalis) 2:02

Fredrik Kronkvist – saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet
Miriam Aïda – vocals
Martin Sjöstedt – piano
Johnny Åman – bass
Eliel Lazo – congas
Jason Marsalis – drums