Name: Sphere
Brand: Bobo Stenson Trio

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4873809

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Limited edition

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2023-03-17

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4873808

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Bobo Stenson Trio

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

The Bobo Stenson Trio is a renowned jazz group led by the talented pianist <en>Bobo Stenson</en>. With their unique blend of musical styles and improvisational skills, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Ketil Bjørnstad, Marcin Wasilewski Trio, and Tord Gustavsen Trio, the trio has carved out their own distinct sound. Their performances are characterized by intricate melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic patterns that showcase their exceptional musicianship. Fans of jazz music will undoubtedly appreciate the artistry and creativity displayed by the Bobo Stenson Trio.
Similar to other notable jazz performers like Anat Fort Trio, Arild Andersen, and Misha Alperin, the Bobo Stenson Trio continues to push boundaries in the genre. Collaborations with esteemed musicians such as John Surman and Helge Lien Trio have further enriched their repertoire. The trio's ability to seamlessly fuse different musical influences sets them apart from their contemporaries.
Listeners who enjoy the works of Manu Katché or Trygve Seim will find themselves drawn to the mesmerizing compositions of the Bobo Stenson Trio. Their music evokes a range of emotions and transports listeners into a world filled with beauty and complexity. With an extensive discography that includes collaborations with Enrico Rava, Julia Hülsmann Trio, Mathias Eick, Jon Balke, Vassil

The Bobo Stenson Trio's ability of covering far-reaching idioms and wide-ranging repertoire within the scope of their personal diction has become both hallmark and custom, inspiring the New York Times to say the pianist "makes sublime piano-trio records without over-playing. It's pulsating, lumpy with long improvised phrases; it's alive."

Charting an equally subtle and idiosyncratic path through originals and melodies derived from various Scandinavian composers, the distinguished group proves of a particularly supple alchemy on Sphere. Here, a variety of musical tenets coexist in the unique blend, which the Swedish pianist has wrought, developed and refined over decades of collaboration with ECM and Manfred Eicher, who, as Bobo says "brings out the musicians' best qualities" and produced the record.

The pianist's cohorts, Anders Jormin on bass and drummer Jon Fält, together accompanying the leader since Cantando in 2008, are more than ideal musical partners to Bobo's soft touch and infinite appetite for interplay. Bobo: "We don't have a way of playing 'ready-made'. Things crystallise in the moment and we adjust to that. And that's the quintessence. That's the joy of playing together, to never do the same thing twice and to be determined about that."

The album was recorded at the Auditorio Stelio Molo in Lugano, in April 2022.

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