Lars Danielsson’s Liberetto Quartet (Sweden/Fr/UK) - Bray Jazz Festival

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Also Featuring: Bog Bodies (Ireland/USA/Denmark)

Lars Danielsson’s Liberetto Quartet have produced a series of albums of near flawless beauty since they first assembled to record on Munich’s ACT label, just over a decade ago.

Although unescapably Scandinavian in their melodic sensibilities, Liberetto is something of an international ‘supergroup,’ featuring British guitarist John Parricelli and Martinique born piano virtuoso Gregory Privat, alongside former EST drummer Maghnus Ostrom and his Swedish counterpart, band leader and bassist, Danielsson.

The music is intimate yet expansive and rich with detail. Daniellson’s compositions are occasionally informed by his training in classical music, yet at times also draw their inspirations from Northern European folk melodies.

In Liberetto, Lars Daniellson has assembled an outstanding jazz ensemble. His own tightly focussed playing  are complimented by Ostrom’s minimal percussive groove, which provide a platform for Privat’s fluid playing and guitarist Paricelli’s distinct phrasing.

“…more evidence that the Nordic region acts as Europe’s jazz heart, pumping out quality and creativity” –

London Jazz News

“With each new Liberetto album we say to ourselves that it is the best yet, and each time Lars Danielsson renews himself with a charm and delicacy that leaves you speechless”

– Paris Move (FR)