Stumps - Second Version by Sven-Ake Johansson, released 30 January 2025.
This version of Stumps - Second Version comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded at Haus der Berliner Festspiele, 6th november 2022
drawings
pencil on paper 42 cm x 60 cm, a series of 11 drawings
by Sven-Ĺke Johansson 2021
drawings are free associations on the theme STUMPS
played and notated
Made in Austria
"Stumps (Second Version)" is a CD release by the renowned Swedish percussionist and composer Sven-Åke Johansson, issued by Trost / Cargo. This album showcases Johansson's innovative approach to experimental jazz and improvisational music, featuring intricate rhythms, unconventional soundscapes, and a masterful exploration of percussive textures. Known for his pivotal role in European free jazz since the 1960s, Johansson has collaborated with legends such as Peter Brötzmann and Alexander von Schlippenbach. His work consistently pushes boundaries between composition and improvisation. Trost Records, distributed by Cargo, is an acclaimed Austrian label specializing in avant-garde jazz and experimental music; it has become synonymous with high-quality releases from groundbreaking artists across Europe.