Jakob Norgren Jazz Orchestra & Jakob Norgren - Pathfinding (2015) Hi Res

As musical debuts go, Jakob Norgren and his Orchestra have chosen the modern route to fine big band music with Pathfinding, marking a 'True North' direction to superb, sophisticated ensemble music that leave the old traditions behind and charts a new path for big band jazz.

An outstanding CD, with top-notch modern big band writing from leader and baritone saxophonist Jakob Norgren and superior performances from his Jazz Orchestra.

Pathfinding is the debut album from Jakob Norgren Jazz Orchestra, produced with financial support from the Swedish Arts Counsil. It’s contemporary jazz composed by baritone saxophonist Jakob Norgren featuring Jonas Kullhammar on tenor sax on five of the six tracks.

Mats Äleklint, trombone, Jonne Bentlöv, flugelhorn, Kai Sundquist, clarinet, Oscar Lindblom, trumpet, Mathias Lundquist, piano, Lars Ekman, bass are also featured as soloists.