On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan Lundgren entered on 57th Street, a legendary space situated directly above the Steinway showroom. The setting was quintessential New York: a historic studio (since replaced by Billionaire’s Row) where the air was thick with the history of the Steinway pianos below.
Lundgren’s relationship with New York began much earlier than 2005. In 2000, he became the to perform at Carnegie Hall during the "Swedish Jazz Salutes the USA" concert. This legacy of bridging two continents continues today through his leadership of the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival and his ongoing work with the Mare Nostrum trio . janlundgren.innewyork.zip
Lundgren rounded out the session with heavy-hitting standards like Benny Golson’s "Stablemates," John Coltrane’s "Straight Street," and Wayne Shorter’s "This Is for Albert". The Sound: "The Great European Songbook" On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan
Here is a feature-style look at the 2005 sessions that defined his "New York" sound. The Session: Nola’s Penthouse, 2005 In 2000, he became the to perform at