OddJob - "New Sounds From Sweden" live at JazzBaltica 2009

Goran Kajfeš - Trumpet
Per "Ruskträsk" Johansson - Alto & Baritone Saxophone
Daniel Karlsson - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Organ
Peter Forss - Bass
Janne Robertson - Drums

recorded live at Große Konzertscheune, Salzau, July 5, 2009

1. Luma
2. Sewerside Blues
3. Lim
4. The Big Hit
5. Dariaa
6. Kings Are Marching Out
7. Småland
8. Must

The Oddjob Quintet is a prime example of why Scandinavian musicians play such a prominent role in the latest happenings in jazz. It’s not just about technique and virtuosity; rather its unconditional concentration on a unique sound and the impact of melody. In Scandinavia, ear training is more important than it is elsewhere. At the same time Scandinavian musicians consequently have an unrivalled openness for styles and genres. No wonder, then, that Oddjob also became involved in the recent resurgence of the jazz-rock of the 70’s; yet Oddjob’s approach sounds different.
The project came about accidentally. Shortly after the beginning of this new millennium four of Sweden’s most accomplished studio musicians and jazz exponents found themselves together as a tour band for resident soul star Eric Gadd.
They soon began tossing around the possibility of working together on a project. “We just talked about it; never played anything out,” explains Per Johansson. That was soon to change; pianist Daniel Karlsson joined the group, and Oddjob was born.
Their next album called "Clint", a homage to Clint Eastwood will be released on February 26, 2010 on ACT.