This week, Gustaf Ljunggren’s Along The Low Road drifts through delicate, nature-inspired soundscapes alongside Skuli Sverrisson’s grounding presence, while Lars Jansson and Erik Söderlind’s Why Does Rain Fall pairs lyrical interplay with a the support of his strong rhythm section. Kazuki Yamanaka’s Humanity captures a deeply spiritual, single-session intensity that balances freedom and control, and Dāvids Eglītis’ Reflections of Becoming unfolds as a coming-of-age suite, shaped by time and personal growth. Rounding out this week, guitarist Eivind Aarset’s Strange Hands offers a more refined sound, where composition and improvisation merge into a cinematic journey.
Along The Low Road
Gustaf Ljunggren & Skúli Sverrisson
Following on from his last release in 2022, Swedish composer Gustaf Ljunggren returns with Along The Low Road, a delicate yet expansive solo album that blends sparse, acoustic textures with dream-like soundscapes inspired by nature. Featuring the talents of Icelandic bassist Skuli Sverrisson, the original compositions weave together jazz, minimalism, and Nordic folk into a deep musical dialogue.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
Why Does Rain Fall
Lars Jansson & Erik Söderlind
In Why Does Rain Fall Pianist Lars Jansson and guitarist Erik Söderlind bring years of shared intuition to thirteen new original pieces, moving effortlessly from swinging bebop to romantic ballads and groovy funk sounds. With the ensemble lifted by Niklas Fernqvist’s elegant bass and Paul Svanberg’s effortless swing on drums, the band’s chemistry shines through every composition.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
Humanity
Kazuki Yamanaka
On Humanity, saxophonist Kazuki Yamanaka channels personal reflection, a deep sense of spirituality, and a balance of freedom and control. Performing alongside a talented quartet, Yamanaka recorded the album in a single day, and moves swiftly between tradition and exploration with ease.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Reflections on Becoming
Dāvids Eglītis
Reflections of Becoming, the debut from drummer Dāvids Eglītis, is a seven-part suite exploring time as a coming-of-age journey. Blending jazz tradition with contemporary and classical influences, the album unfolds through a dynamic, expressive ensemble shaped by friendship, growth, and forward motion.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
Strange Hands
Eivind Aarset
On Strange Hands, Norwegian guitarist Eivind Aarset strips his sound back to something leaner and more direct, incorporating more tactile interplay. Blending composition and improvisation, the quartet shapes a cinematic journey of tension, texture, and an emphasis on exploration.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
