Thomas Backman, one of Sweden\u2019s most reputable and talented reed players will take stage with his 4-piece band, giving you a one-of-a-kind musical experience ranging from \u201cwidescreen chamber pop\u201d to jazz and electronica.
\nBackman mixes saxophones, clarinets, sparkling synths and haunting hocketing vocals with beautiful lyrics in Swedish and English, resulting in a unique and modern sound, unlike anything else on the jazz scene today.<\/p>\n
After more than 15 years of collaborations with artists and bands, such as George Riedel, Hilmar Jensson, Klabbes Bank, Paavo, and Loney Dear, Backman ultimately created his own band in 2016, together with some of Sweden\u2019s most well-known and creative musicians.<\/p>\n
Their debut album \u201cDid You Have a Good Day, David?\u201d released in 2018, became a critically acclaimed success, especially praised for the dynamic arrangements and seamless mixture of various genres and musical styles.<\/p>\n
The new, freshly released sequel \u201cWhen light is put away\u201d marks new steps in Backman\u2019s music. Created in the time of two ongoing crises; the pandemic and the climate crisis, the album is both dark and thoughtful.
\nThis time, with ingredients such as shoegaze, orchestral pop and freeform jazz, lyrics of Emily Dickinson, an unpredictable cover of \u201cI’ve got you under my skin\u201d as well as a collaboration with hip hop-profile Shazaam, makes \u201cWhen light is put away\u201d one of 2021\u2019s most exciting musical journeys.<\/p>\n
Thomas Backman: saxophones\/clarinets
\nOskar Sch\u00f6nning: bass\/guitar
\nJulia Schabbauer: drums\/vocals
\nJosefine Lindstrand: vocals\/keys<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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