Goran Kajfe's Subtropical Arkestra
The Swedish trumpeter with Croatian roots, Goran Kajfes, has rightly caused excitement and joy with his Subtropical Arkestra.
The music of this band crosses about as many genre boundaries as it is possible to cross, but it is always clear that it is jazz, in all its strange forms, that forms the basis. Then we also find some of Sweden's best jazz musicians in the band, people like Jonas Kullhammar, Johan Berthling, Per 'Ruskträsk' Johansson and many more. The band ventures into the most diverse cultural landscapes: We meet Armenian folk dance, Turkish folk rock and happy Brazilian music; we get a glimpse of Ethiopia, American indie rock and much, much more! And that the band name is a reverent nod to the great Sun Ra definitely also says something about the musical expression. No matter what kind of starting point these musicians have when they start, the music is presented with an improbable excess and a sensuous freshness that makes this band something very special. The music is suggestive, hypnotic and at times almost magical.
On 8 February this year, Goran Kajfe's Subtropic Arkestra received a Grammis (= Spellman's Award) for the band's latest record, "The Reason Why, vol 3". Goran Kajfes has also previously received the Nordic Music Price for his release "XY".
Goran Kajfes (trumpet), Jonas Kullhammar (tenor saxophone, flute), Per "Ruskträsk" Johansson (soprano and baritone saxophone, flute), Jesper Nordenström (keyboards), Reine Fiske (electric guitar), Johan Berthling (electric bass), Johan Holmegard (drums)
NB! Standing room only. The doors open at 23:30.
https://youtu.be/_SYjKJo3JOk
