Stockholm Swing All Stars – In The Spirit of Duke Ellington

Stockholm Swing All Stars, consisting of some of Sweden’s foremost jazz musicians, delves deeply into Duke’s fantastic music with new arrangements and interpretations.

Duke Ellington was a constant innovator, who repeatedly reshaped and deepened his repertoire – not least in immortal paraders like “Take the A-Train” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” Stockholm Swing All Stars carries this legacy forward with both playful irreverence and deep reverence for the master. With swing, virtuosity, and a sure sense of style, they show, through their own arrangements, that this classic American music tradition contains countless perspectives. The audience is treated to a free flow of Duke’s well-known classics, more rarely heard Ellingtonia, and vague associations – all held together by a presence where Ellington’s spirit is constantly reminded.

Stockholm Swing All Stars musicians belong to Sweden’s foremost and most popular jazz musicians who for over 20 years have gathered and delved into the fundamentals of jazz. Each is a brilliant musician, but together they form a unity that is something even greater. A band that both preserves and renews the jazz tradition.

Stockholm Swing All Stars consists of:
Karl Olandersson – Trumpet, vocals
Klas Lindquist – Alto sax, clarinet
Fredrik Lindborg – Tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet
Dicken Hedrenius – Trombone
Daniel Tilling – Piano
Göran Lind – Double bass
Mattias Puttonen – Drums