Kind of Jazz II – Jazz Noir
Drama, sentimental and romantic when Jan Lundgren meets, among others, two prolific Italian musicians.
Jan Lundgren is among our foremost musicians. Through around 50 albums and numerous projects and collaborations, he has demonstrated his ability to embrace tradition while undergoing continuous renewal. Every year, Jan Lundgren presents three concerts under the collective name Kind of Jazz, featuring collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. Kind of Jazz 2024 is the sixth season of this subscription.
Jazz Noir – the title is in reference to 1940s and 50s film noir, a subgenre of crime dramas known for dark and high-contrast imagery. “The link is made to emphasise the sentimentality and drama combined with the darkness within the music,” says Jan Lundgren. “But only some of the music comes straight from the cinema – like with the theme from Chinatown. Mostly, we play new original compositions, and music from our respective home countries.”
In a brand new constellation, Jan Lundgren performs with prominent Italian jazz musicians Rosario Giuliani and Luciano Biondini. Saxophone player Rosario Giuliani works with elite names from the jazz world and has released numerous celebrated albums. Together with French colleague Richard Galliano, Biondini is undoubtedly one of the jazz world’s top accordion players. We also hear Mattias Svensson, bassist in Jan Lundgren’s trio, and Moroccan percussionist Rhani Krija, who is known for his work with Sting.
“It will be exciting – the only one I’ve performed with before is Mattias. Overall, this will be a melodic and emotional programme – where the Mediterranean meets a cool Swedish breeze.”
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The music
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Earle Hagen Harlem Nocturne – Theme Song from Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer
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Jerry Goldsmith Main Theme from Papillon
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Nino Rota Gelsomnia from La strada
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Jerry Goldsmith/Bernard Herrmann Love Theme (Main Title) from Chinatown/Betty’s Theme from Taxi Driver
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Luciano Biondini Prima del cuore
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Jan Lundgren Habanera
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Rosario Giuliani The Hidden Force of Love
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Luis Enríquez Bacalov Theme from Il postino
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Trad Lamma Bada – Andalusian Folk Song
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Ennio Morricone Deborah’s Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
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Nino Rota Love Theme from The Godfather
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Encore:
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Sting Fragile
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Participants
- Jan Lundgren piano
- Rosario Giuliani saxophone
- Luciano Biondini accordion
- Mattias Svensson double bass
- Rhani Krija drums/percussion