JOHANSSON, JERRY - CIRCLES AND CHANGES (CD)

"After having explored Indian-Swedish themes and states with his sitar and a chamber ensemble from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra for his three latest releases, Jerry Johansson now turns his energies and skills to the directions and domains of jazz. At the same time, he switches his trademark sitar to electric guitar. May we present the Jerry Johansson Octet; electric guitar, alto saxophone, two tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, trumpet, double bass and drums. Various themes from the very soul and heart of big band jazz rotates around their own orbits; entwines together, changes shapes and forms, continues..." (label info)