Longing
Ellas Kapell
2019
Ellas Kapell was formed in the fall of 2016. Sharing an enthusiastic view on the great musical catalogue of Ella Fitzgerald, the band found its moniker and initial repertoire. The repertoire has since expanded beyond the limits of Ella's songbook, but the band name remains.
In 2018 the band started working on its upcoming debut album Longing. Each band member chose their favorite jazz standards and expanded their thematic and symbolic contents. Clad in new arrangements, the compositions retain their original core, but make bold excursions to modern, daring and personal realms. Addressed topics include rejection, abandonment, romance in the autumn of life, obsession and longing for the past. Some of the interpretations remain simple, carried only by the fragility of lyrics and harmony, while others make room for virtuosity and playfulness. Four of the tracks include guest musician Klas Lindquist on saxophone and clarinet.
Lovisa Jennervall – vocals
Manne Skafvenstedt – piano
Anders Langørgen – double bass
Edvin Fridolfsson – drums
CREDITS
Produced by Ellas Kapell
Recorded by Otto Wellton at Kingside Studio, Gnesta, Sweden on March 27-28, 2019.
Mixed by Markus Sjöberg at Detonamusic AB.
Mastered by Thomas Eberger at Stockholm Mastering AB.
Artwork by Elin Alm Rosenblad.
Art Direction by Elvira Glänte.
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Distributed by Naxos
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