Steve Kuhn Trio Monica Zetterlund/Sweden 1969 & more

This highly anticipated title for fans features the first-ever high-quality recording of a miraculous live performance by Swedish diva Monica Zetterlund with the Steve Kuhn Trio in Oslo, Sweden in 1969. At the time, Steve Kuhn was actively touring throughout Scandinavia with his trio, which included Pale Danielsson and John Christensen, and was known for its sharp sense of harmony and bold interplay that transcended the boundaries of a typical piano trio. What makes this recording special is the participation of Monica Zetterlund, one of Sweden’s leading divas. Kuhn and Zetterlund had a close relationship from the late 1960s, and Kuhn himself later recounted that she strongly encouraged him to compose music during his stay in Sweden at the time. Zetterlund’s singing possesses a unique nuance that transcends the boundaries of so-called “jazz vocals,” and when combined with Kuhn’s delicate yet tense piano playing, it brings to life the cool atmosphere and deep lyricism characteristic of Nordic jazz. This album is incredibly interesting as a record of a young pianist, distinct from the more refined Kuhn of later years, as he formed his own unique musical style within the Nordic jazz culture. Monica Zetterlund’s vocals and the Steve Kuhn Trio—this combination is what makes it so special. It captures the unique serenity and tension characteristic of Nordic jazz in 1969, and is a must-listen for fans. As a bonus, a high-quality recording of a live performance by the Steve Kuhn Trio (with Pedersen!) in Berlin in 1969 is included from a rebroadcast, making it a masterpiece that collectors will cherish for years to come. 1.Watch What Happen 2.Grona Sma Applen 3.Valet Och Kvalet 4.Cha Guevara 5.Windows Here I Am 6.Come Rain Or Come Shine 7.Trubbel 8.All That’s Left Is To Say Goodbye 9.U.M.M.G. 10.Baubles, Bangles And Beads 11.Lament / Once We Loves 12.Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most Tracks 1-7:Live At MRK Studio, Oslo, Norway 1969 Steve Kuhn(p) Monica Zetterlund(voc) Palle Danielsson(b) Jon Christensen(dr) Tracks 8-12:Live At Berlin, Germany 1969 Steve Kuhn(p) Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen(b) Aldo Romano(dr)