a r t i s t : Josefine Cronholm & IBIS
t i t l e : Wild Garden
d a t e : 2002
l a b e l : Sundance
g e n r e : Vocal Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Mar/2006
t r a c k s : 10
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 73,7 MB
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On her debut recording as a solo artist, Cronholm and her
group Ibis are featured throughout. This is a simple yet
haunting recording with much depth and variation.
The title track, Wild Garden is the type of song you know you
have heard before. AnderssonÆs bass with swirling cymbal from
Diers, is the perfect backdrop to introduce CronholmÆs lovely
voice. One gets a sense that she is reaching for something.
Maybe a past memory. Her folk like qualities ring effective
throughout. As the group builds a haunting landscape as the
song develops, the song takes on an even more eerie yet
beautiful feeling. A gem of piece.
SundhÆs simplistic piano intro lays the foundation for the
spirit of My Room. CronholmÆs effective use of soft timbrel,
and gentle phrasing welcomes each phrase. A beautiful story
told in the first person, it is a deeply personal description
of a room filled with fantasies, possibilities, and hope.
AgerskovÆs rich trumpet adds to the mystique that prevails
throughout. Light percussion from Diers celebrates the
simplicity and sheer beauty of CronholmÆs voice and her
wonderful band.
Take a scary Desert Walk with Ibis, and all at once you are on
a journey not set but rather cautious. ItÆs amazing how Ibis
can evoke a sense of insecurity, fear, and fright through
their careful selection of notes, and use of effective
drumming. Again we find Agerskov pensive trumpet, and DierÆs
train like drumming adding to the mood. Dissonant piano
welcomes uncertainty. questions are asked, hearts race.
CronholmÆs trademark is her ability to create an aural scene
and exploring it to the fullest. Brilliant.
Few words are used in The Farewell, but we know what is going
on. A couple embraced in the surroundings. CronholmÆs light
and simple delivery make this selection all the more poignant.
A union of voice and instruments makes this one of the most
enjoyable recordings in recent memory. Cronholm is all about
the journey. Each selection is unique. A story told. a story
played. The band always part of the adventure. The perfect
backdrop to CronholmÆs story telling. A lost art? I think not.
Repeated listening will reveal more of the beauty and grace
that permeates this recording. A landscape of aural pleasure,
this is one adventure not to be missed.
--Randy McElligott
Musicians:
* Josefine Cronholm (Vocals / African Harp)
* Flemming Agerskov (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)
* Henrik Sundh (Piano)
* Thommy Andersson (Double Bass)
* Lisbeth Diers (Percussion / Drums)
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01-In Your Wild Garden [06:14]
02-My Room [08:57]
03-Don't Let Me Wait [04:49]
04-Just in Time [06:40]
05-Don't Weep [05:09]
06-Free [06:01]
07-Dreamchild [04:29]
08-Desert Walk [07:36]
09-Life Beyond [04:40]
10-The Farewell [04:17]
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58:52 min