Monica Zetterlund - Diamanter

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2005
Time: 76:04
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 175,1 MB
Art: Front

(2:46) 1. En Man Mer Att Glomma
(3:13) 2. Folkvisa Ifran Satra
(4:09) 3. Dobeedobedo
(4:06) 4. Adagio
(2:54) 5. I Valet Och Kvalet
(4:24) 6. Trubblel
(3:35) 7. Soolaimon
(3:49) 8. Vad Vet Val Jag?
(1:29) 9. Zapovalsen
(3:20) 10. Du Mitt Liv
(3:04) 11. Hej, Man!
(3:41) 12. Pa Lyckans Smala Hav
(3:08) 13. Siv & Gunne
(2:56) 14. Du Som Stack eller Den Svenska Gymnastikens Betydelse
(4:11) 15. Lattillganglig Musik
(4:23) 16. Vart Tog Du Vagen?
(4:29) 17. Jungfru Maria
(2:35) 18. Elin I Hagen
(3:36) 19. Sa Skuggar Jag Dej
(3:20) 20. Sommarregn
(3:01) 21. Nu Ar Det Gott Attt Leva
(3:44) 22. Kom

Monica Zetterlund sang with Ib Glindeman's band in Denmark and saxophonist Arne Domnerus' band in Stockholm in 1957, recording with Domnerus beginning in 1958. She began performing abroad in the late '50s. In the United States, Zetterlund's credibility as a jazz singer rests largely upon Waltz for Debbie, a recording made in 1964 with pianist Bill Evans' trio. In addition to several solo records, she's also recorded with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis orchestra (It Only Happens Every Time, 1977) and bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (This Is All I Ask, 1998), among others.

Her repertoire also incorporated such non-jazz idioms as Swedish folk songs and classical music. Zetterlund's celebrity transcended music; classically beautiful, she was also an actress in her native Sweden. She continued to perform until her death in May of 2005 after a fire broke out in her apartment.
By Chris Kelsey https://www.allmusic.com/artist/monica-zetterlund-mn0000589209#biography

Diamanter

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Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - This Is All I Ask

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - This Is All I Ask

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop 
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:37
Size: 123,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:57)  1. O, Tysta Ensamhet
(5:25)  2. I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro
(4:44)  3. Traces Of The Past
(4:00)  4. Just In Time
(4:39)  5. Summer Song
(5:01)  6. The Song Is You
(9:12)  7. This Is All I Ask
(6:38)  8. As Is
(5:54)  9. Taking The Chance On Love
(4:04) 10. Fantasy In D Minor

It is surprising that first-call bassist Niels Pedersen has recorded relatively few dates as a leader during his decades-long career; This Is All I Ask proves to be one of his most eclectic and rewarding CDs, as he's accompanied by guitarist Ulf Wakenius and drummer Jonas Johansen, and several special guests. His singing, lyrical tone on his instrument comes across right away, especially on the two traditional melodies "Quiet Solitude" and "Tranquility in the Woods," the latter featuring pianist Oscar Peterson in a relatively rare appearance as a sideman during his later years. The European pop singer Monique is someone Pedersen discovered when he heard her on his daughter's radio; he showcases her on a funky original called "Summer Song" (not to be confused with Dave Brubeck's well-known piece of the same name). 

The Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund, who occasionally worked with pianist Bill Evans when he toured Europe, is joined by alto sax great Phil Woods and Pedersen's trio for a heartfelt, swinging take of "Taking a Chance on Love," while Woods is the sole guest heard on the slow, very emotional rendition of "This Is All I Ask." Pedersen's trio tracks are all first-rate as well. His virtuoso side comes across in another original work, "Traces of the Past," while his playful post-bop reading of the old show tune "Just in Time" is the cooker of the entire set. Not widely distributed outside of Europe, this is easily one of Niels Pedersen's finest recordings. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-is-all-i-ask-mw0000040329

Personnel: Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen; Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Ulf Wakenius; Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods; Drums – Jonas Johansen; Piano – Oscar Peterson; Vocals – Monica Zetterlund 

This Is All I Ask

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Monica Zetterlund - It Only Happens Every Time

Styles: Vocal 
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 36:53
Size: 85,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:12)  1. It Only Happens Every Time
(3:38)  2. Long Daddy Green
(4:37)  3. Silhouette
(5:06)  4. He Was Too Good To Me
(4:07)  5. The Groove Merchant
(4:14)  6. Love To One Is One To Love
(4:16)  7. Happy Again
(5:40)  8. The Second Time Around

Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund is backed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Inner City LP It Only Happens Every Time. Her phrasing is precise, but her vocal style doesn't always blend well with the big band. Jones' "It Only Happens Every Time" comes off under-rehearsed, as if the chart is still in a state of flux, a similar problem that occurs during "The Second Time Around." Better is the swinging treatment of "Long Daddy Green" and the tearjerker ballad "He Was Too Good to Me." Sadly, none of the instrumental soloists is identified, though Pepper Adams shines on baritone sax in two compositions by the late Lars Gullin, one of Europe's best players of the instrument; this was also Adams' final recording with the band. Overall, this is a good, though hardly essential record. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/it-only-happens-every-time-mw0000852532

Personnel:  Monica Zetterlund – vocals; Thad Jones – flugelhorn; Mel Lewis – drums; Harold Danko – piano; Rufus Reid – bass; Jerry Dodgion – saxophone, flute; Ed Xiques – saxophone, flute, clarinet; Rich Perry – saxophone, flute, clarinet; Dick Oatts – saxophone, flute, clarinet; Pepper Adams – saxophone; Frank Gordon – trumpet; Earl Gardner – trumpet; Jeff Davis – trumpet; Larry Moses – trumpet; Earl McIntyre – trombone; John Mosca – trombone; Clifford Adams – trombone; Billy Campbell – trombone

It Only Happens Every Time

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Monica Zetterlund, Bill Evans Trio - Waltz For Debbie

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:50
Size: 77.5 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 1964/2013
Art: Front

[4:38] 1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
[2:51] 2. Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa
[3:00] 3. Once Upon A Summertime
[3:46] 4. So Long Big Time
[2:45] 5. Monicas Vals
[3:33] 6. Lucky To Be Me
[3:01] 7. Vindarna Sucka Uti Skogarna
[2:58] 8. It Could Happen To You
[5:33] 9. Some Other Time
[1:40] 10. Om Natten

Bass – Chuck Israels; Drums – Larry Bunker; Piano – Bill Evans; Vocals – Monica Zetterlund. Recorded at Sweden's Europa Film Studio August 23, 1964.

An oddity in Bill Evans' catalog, this 1964 date places the Swedish jazz vocalist Monica Zetterlund alongside the Evans Trio (with Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums). Still, the match is seemingly perfect. Evans' lyricism is well suited to a breezy, sophisticated songstress like Zetterlund. There is an iciness on this recording, but it is difficult to decipher if it is in the performance or in the engineering where she seems to be way out in front of the band, when she was really in the middle of all the musicians in the studio. This is a minor complaint, however, as the tune selection and decorum of these sessions are quite lovely. From the opener "Come Rain or Come Shine" through the Swedish ballad "A Beautiful Rose" and the achingly gorgeous delivery of "Once Upon a Summertime," it's as if Zetterlund were destined to sing with Evans for a career instead of an album. For his part, Evans is very relaxed, allowing the lyrics to feed his musing on the simple, yet elegant harmonics. The Swedish version of "Waltz for Debbie" is a true delight because Zetterlund's voice becomes another instrument, soloing over the top of Evans' stunning selection of comping chords. In all this is an odd but special item, one that is necessary -- for at least one listen -- by any serious fan of the pianist and composer. ~Thom Jurek

Waltz For Debbie

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