"The expression OUT OF THIS WORLD describes something larger than life. The songs that have that extraordinary, and that have distinguished themselves throughout history. It is none other than the jazz musician PETER ASPLUND who brings together his celebrated group ASPIRATION and guest pianist LARS JANSSON with one of Sweden's foremost wind ensembles, the GÖTEBORG WIND ORCHESTRA in a magnificent album where Asplund lets his romantic side blossom. The music is arranged by MATS HÅLLING, who also conducts. On track no. 2, LIVE OUT LOUD, the noted vocalist Emmalisa Hallander participates with wordless vocals. The jazz group's playful and improvisational elements are woven together with the brass band's great sound, where the orchestra can both create the feeling of a large jazz orchestra and symphonic music. Small internal meetings between the jazz musicians and various soloists from the brass band will also occur. Improvisation meets notation, says Peter Asplund. In addition to songs from different decades from the world's huge songbook, newly written songs by Asplund - in the grand format - will be included in the music on Asplund's new album. This further reinforces the personal and typically Swedish vein that characterizes Peter Asplund and which helps to show his preference for music for brass band."
