Anders Jormin News Today

The Swedish bassist and composer is best known for the folk-inspired Jazz På Svenska but his breadth of style belied the Nordic stereotype

Bobo Stenson Trio: Sphere Stenson, piano; Anders Jormin, bass; Jon Fält, drums, percussion ECM 2775 (CD). 2023. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Stefano Amerio, eng. Performance ****½ Sonics ****½ Bobo Stenson may be the most under-recognized great pianist in jazz. He was essential to the aura of mystical lyricism that prevailed on Charles Lloyd's first five ECM albums. That partnership ended more than 20 years ago.

Swedish pianist extends his long association with jazzing the classics in Nordic style, drawing on Sibelius, Ives and others

The saxophone superstar, formerly of this parish, returned to Bristol on fine form with an excellent new trio and an impressive new beard.

Bristol's jazz scene welcomes back Andy Sheppard and a host of local ivory tinklers get to strut their stuff as spring finally kicks in.

A live set celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary loops in a 20-piece orchestra, rousing poetry and new improvisers among the hardcore veterans

Equinox Publishing share a segment from a new translation of an extended interview between Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stańko and broadcaster Rafał Księżyk

Serving up cool jazz away from Europe’s over-heated capitals, this leading Icelandic jazz event presented some stunning sounds for its 2022 programme