Lines And Dots, by Anders Ahlén Unit

Lines And Dots

by Anders Ahlén Unit

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1.	Penguin Dive 07:00	info
2.	Dots 04:38	info
3.	Hemvändarångest 07:42	info
4.	Floating 08:41	info
5.	Curved Line 05:57	info
6.	Trip 05:13	info

about

“...the music on Lines and Dots is subtle yet tough, sinewy and risky in all the right ways. Splitting the difference between free jazz and post bop, Ahlén and his crew manage to sound distinctive...these fellows play like cagey, seasoned veterans; necessarily because of the way Ahlén's music balances composition and free improvisation...Filled with fresh, fascinating sounds, Lines and Dots is an impressive debut!”
4.5 stars out of 5 /Dave Wayne, Allaboutjazz (US)

“Influences from the 1960s and 1970s can be discerned. Albert Ayler, Don Cherry, Eric Dolphy, Sunny Murray. Mega strong debut” /Lira Musikmagasin (SE)

“With reference to American forebears of the ‘60s and ‘70s in the writing and arrangements, Ahlén and company still present a bitingly original group sound that will hopefully continue to be refined. For now, Lines and Dots exemplifies five voices to watch on the European stage.”
“…with material as surefooted as that which is presented here, it’s no doubt he’ll become more recognized.”
/Clifford Allen (US)

credits

released December 9, 2014

Niklas Barnö - trumpet
Niklas Persson - alto and sopranino saxophone
Anders Ahlén - guitar
Emil Skogh - bass
Andreas Axelsson - drums

All compositions by Anders Ahlén
Recorded at Fylkingen Stockholm on January 26-27 2014 by Mats Äleklint
Mixed and mastered by Mats Äleklint
Cover art by John Henriksson
Produced by Anders Ahlén