- Tom Erik’s Song
- Marching Tune from Western Dalecarlia
- Sparf Anders’ Polska
- The Blessed Day
- Thoughts on a Shieling Hymn
- Dal Jerk’s Polska
- Ballad from Mockfjard
- Shieling Tune from Hogbo
- Waltz from Enviken
- Old Wedding Tune from Ahl
- Song from Djura
Putte Wickman – Clarinet (2)
Arne Domnerus – Alto (3 & 6)
Bjarne Nerem, Anders Lindskog – Tenor (3
& 6)
Eric Nilsson – Baritone (3,6,8&10)
Torgny Nilsson – Trombone (8 & 10)
Jan Allan – Trumpet, Alto Horn (1,7,8,9&10)
The Fresk Quartet (1&7)
Sockentrio from Rattvik (3&6)
Nils Lindberg – Piano (All tracks)
Bjorn Alke – Bass (8,9,10)
Sture Nordin – Bass (1,2,5,7)
Roman Dylag – Bass (8,9,! 0)
Fredrik Noren – Drums (1,3,6,7)
Nils-Eric Slorner Drums – (2,5,8,9,10)
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra – (2,5)
In the 19th Century
there appeared in the Swedish province of
Dalecarlia, so called curbitz painters. They
were naivists who staged in strong colours
the happenings of the Holy Bible. Their subjects
were dressed in the bright colours of their
own dress. Nils Lindberg’s intention in this
work is similar to that of the original painters,
but using the media of music. He grew up in
Dalecarlia and was therefore very familiar
with the traditions of the area.
All the tunes have their
roots in medieval times but they are very
attractive and full of good melodic lines.
The arrangements have successfully combined
folk music with jazz, a comparatively rare
occurrence.
The musicians involved are
of the very best, as soon as I saw that Arne
Domnerus, who is a saxophone player I have
always admired, was involved my expectations
were high and I was not disappointed. Trumpeter
Jan Allen has a great sound and develops some
fine solos on the tracks he is involved with.
I hope in the future to hear more of Putte
Wickman, his contribution to the second track
is outstanding.
Anyone buying this record
will enjoy an unusual musical experience in
this blend of folk music with jazz. I recommend
it without reservation.
Swedish people take both
their traditions and their music very seriously,
which could be why this album worked out so
well.
Don Mather
CD Reviews
PROPHONE PCD 081
