Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson, Wolfgang Haffner – 4 Wheel Drive (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson, Wolfgang Haffner – 4 Wheel Drive (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 50:41 minutes | 983 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © ACT Music

4 wheel-drives may cause pollution, but they go fast! Nils Landgren was keenly aware of this power when he decided to name his album 4 Wheel Drive. Alongside him, the record’s three other wheels are Michael Wollny (piano), Lars Danielsson (bass) and Wolfgang Haffner (drums). These musicians, who are some of the driving forces of today’s European jazz, play with impressive unity under the leadership of a charismatic yet never despotic leader, Swedish Nils Landgren, who plays trombone (and sings). They revisit hits of 4 major pop artists, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Phil Collins and Sting, whose songs comprise eight out of the twelve tracks on the record, choosing a fan-friendly repertoire while always adding a distinctive twist. These songs’ melodic strength in today’s collective unconscious is never weakening the band’s inspired improvisations. Even Landgren’s intimate and delicate vocals bring an innovative light. – Clotilde Maréchal

Tracklist:
1-1. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Polygon (03:42)
1-2. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Another Day in Paradise (04:33)
1-3. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Lady Madonna (04:14)
1-4. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Shadows in the Rain (03:53)
1-5. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Lobito (03:34)
1-6. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Maybe I’m Amazed (03:46)
1-7. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – She’s Always a Woman (05:42)
1-8. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Le chat sur toit (05:28)
1-9. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – Just the Way You Are (04:00)
1-10. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (03:53)
1-11. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – That’s All (04:25)
1-12. Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner – 4Wd (03:26)

Personnel:
Nils Landgren, trombone, vocals
Michael Wollny, piano
Lars Danielsson, bass, cello
Wolfgang Haffner, drums

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