Karin Krog, Steve Kuhn, Steve Swallow & Jon Christensen
Release Date: 18 December 2008
Label: Meantime
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7051070000134
Description
This landmark recording by the Norwegian jazz vocalist Karin Krog was recorded in 1974 when the American pianist Steve Kuhn was living in Scandinavia. Krog moves far beyond the standard jazz of her roots, into territory that's spacey, cosmic, and filled with the best influences bubbling underground in the Euro scene of the 1970s.
The energetic and creative rhythm section includes Steve Swallow on bass and Jon Christensen on drums and the album sounds as contemporary today as it did in the mid-seventies. The programme includes vocal versions of originals by Kuhn, a cover of Joni Mitchell's "All I Want", a rare Jon Hendricks' lyrical version of JJ Johnson's "Lament" plus the title tune, "We Could Be Flying", by Michel Colombier.
Recorded: July 1974, Rosenborg Studios, Norway
Personnel: Karin Krog (vocals), Steve Kuhn (keyboards), Steve Swallow (electric bass), Jon Christensen (drums, percussion)
Description
Karin Krog's own label Meantime Records has given us many rare and legendary recordings. Now it presents this much welcomed reissue on vinyl of 'We Could Be Flying', from the original master. First issued on Polydor in 1974, Karin performs alongside a musical dream team, consisting of Jon Christensen on drums, Steve Kuhn on electric and acoustic piano and Steve Swallow bass guitar.
The quality of the music is exceptional with the Michel Columbier and Paul Williams' title song headlining the album. Joni Mitchells "All I Want" and two great Steve Kuhn originals "Raindrops, Raindrops" and "The Meaning of Love" add to the mix.
Karin Krog seems to thrive in this company - and vice versa - with the music sounding as timeless as if it had been recorded yesterday. Here we have four very personal and original voices, something which has not escaped the attention of today's DJs. Outstanding music in the hands of truly amazing musicians.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Karin Krog
Karin Krog & Bengt Hallberg
Karin Krog & John Surman
Karin Krog
Karen Krog & Dexter Gordon
Karin Krog
Karin Krog
Karen Krog
Vinsent Planjer
Su Rossy Girod, Nat Su, Jorge Rossy
Sidney Bechet
Les DeMerle Sound 67
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Helveticus: Humair/Blaser/Kanzig
Hans Ludemann, Reiner Winterschladen
Bill Evans Trio (RED VINYL)
