THE ROCKET
Svante Söderqvist Trio & Tuulikki Bartosik
It’s a sense that everyone plays as if it were a matter of life, both in the livelier songs and in the calmer ones. Melodic and captivating jazz on one of the year’s finest records.” – LIRA 2023
foto Fredrik Gille
Svante Söderqvist Trio's debut album Arrival was released in the spring of 2020 and was named one of the best jazz albums of the year in two of Sweden's largest music magazines. For the second album the trio started the cooperation with Estonian accordeonist Tuulikki Bartosik. The group also includes two of Sweden's leading jazz instrumentalists, pianist Adam Forkelid and drummer Calle Rasmusson.
This collaboration not only intertwines diverse cultures around the Baltic Sea but also celebrates a shared love for Nordic nature. Their commitment to the environment is evident in their eco-friendly travel choices, opting for land transport over flying.
Guiding the group as its natural leader, Svante Söderqvist brings forth his unique classical-inspired jazz techniques on both double bass and cello, occasionally blending in wordless singing.
Tuulikki enhances the sonic landscape with her expressive accordion playing, featuring subtle electronic effects that seamlessly merge as a natural fifth voice within the acoustic ensemble.
“From time to time, CDs arrive that immediately touch your heart. This is one such example. Svante Söderqvist not only creates beautiful and moving music, but also expresses his passionate opinions on political and climate issues through it.” – Rootstime.be 2024
Svante Söderqvist - bas, cello, röst
Tuulikki Bartosik - accordeon, elektronik
Adam Forkelid - piano
Calle Rasmusson - trummor
foto Fredrik Gille