Fredrik Kronkvist - Afro-Cuban Supreme (2017)

Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul.

Inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s idea of bringing together people, music and rhythms from different continents and countries, the award-winning and Swedish Grammy nominated alto saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist has created a diverse mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane-influenced jazz with his new group Afro-Cuban Supreme.
On the occasion of Dizzy’s 100-year anniversary in 2017 Fredrik Kronkvist releases the album Afro-Cuban Supreme with superstars Jason Marsalis(USA) on drums, conga virtuoso Eliel Lazo(CUB) and Miriam Aïda(MAR/SWE) on vocals.
The music ranges from legendary songs like A Night in Tunisia, Afro Blue and Manteca in eventful arrangements to exciting original compositions with contemporary approaches to timeless Latin Jazz.



Track List:
01. Intro - Tierra Africana part 1 (Lazo-Kronkvist) - 2:33
02. A Love Supreme - Acknowledgement (Coltrane) - 5:31
03. A Night in Tunisia (Gillespie) - 5:49
04. Caravan (Tizol) - 7:11
05. Interlude No.1 (Lazo) - 1:30
06. Afro Blue (Santamaria) - 4:23
07. Satellite (Coltrane) - 5:41
08. Manteca (Gillespie-Pozo-Fuller) - 6:37
09. Interlude No.2 (Kronkvist-Sjostedt) - 0:52
10. Naima (Coltrane) - 5:15
11. Interlude No.3 (Sjostedt) - 0:32
12. Gillespiana (Schifrin) - 5:00
13. Be-Bop (Gillespie) - 4:27
14. Tierra Africana part II (Lazo-Kronkvist) - 1:55
15. On Green Dolphin Street (Kaper) - 5:31
16. Interlude No.4 (Sjostedt) - 0:43
17. Yemaya (Kronkvist) - 4:41
18. Interlude No.5 (Kronkvist) - 1:34
19. Eternal Light (Aida-Kronkvist) - 6:13
20. Outro - Acknowledgement (Coltrane) - 2:04

Fredrik Kronkvist - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, alto flute, shekere, vocals
Miriam Aida - vocals (#6,10,17,19)
Martin Sjostedt - piano, Rhodes, vocals
Johnny Aman - bass, vocals
Eliel Lazo - congas, bata, shekere, chimes, caxixi, cow bell, udu, shaker, vocals, lead vocals (#1,14)
Jason Marsalis - drums, vibes, marimba, vocals

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