Janlundgren.innewyork.zip

Lundgren was joined by two of the most disciplined and respected "engine room" players in modern jazz: (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums). Together, they recorded In New York for the independent Japanese label Marshmallow Records . A Masterclass in Standards and Originals

On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan Lundgren entered on 57th Street, a legendary space situated directly above the Steinway showroom. The setting was quintessential New York: a historic studio (since replaced by Billionaire’s Row) where the air was thick with the history of the Steinway pianos below. janlundgren.innewyork.zip

The 2005 In New York album is part of a broader series of nine trio albums Lundgren recorded for Marshmallow throughout the 2000s and 2010s. For years, the album was a rare find, largely out of print until its recent reissue on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube . Legacy of a Scandinavian Pioneer Lundgren was joined by two of the most

Lundgren’s relationship with New York began much earlier than 2005. In 2000, he became the to perform at Carnegie Hall during the "Swedish Jazz Salutes the USA" concert. This legacy of bridging two continents continues today through his leadership of the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival and his ongoing work with the Mare Nostrum trio . The setting was quintessential New York: a historic

Lundgren rounded out the session with heavy-hitting standards like Benny Golson’s "Stablemates," John Coltrane’s "Straight Street," and Wayne Shorter’s "This Is for Albert". The Sound: "The Great European Songbook"