A Dane, a Yank and a Swede walked into a Copenhagen recording studio and proceeded to make the world a better place by recording these nine fine tracks.
A mix of standards and originals. Lyrical, melodic, inventive and gently swinging - no drummer needed.
Møllehøj, is the epitome of taste his solos a delight, his comping a master class in rhythm, his empathy with his fellow travellers perfect.
American Knuffke's sound is so cool and relaxed - a sound that somehow evokes the spirit of both Bix and Chet with maybe a dash of Satch, Miles and Roy Hargrove whilst still retaining his individuality. His vocals too are plus points in an album that exudes plus points from here to breakfast time.
Bassist Andersson is very much an integral part both as a pivotal point and as a soloist. In both roles his harmonic sense is dominant without being overpowering.
With some albums the title can seem irrelevant - not in this case, it really is applicable! Lance.
Available Feb. 25 on Stunt Records.
Beale Street Blues; Elizabeth Town (KK); Same But Different (PM); Just Squeeze Me; 'S Wonderful; Can't See For Looking (KK); First Draft (PM); St. Louis Blues; A Brother and a Sister (PM)
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