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Cennet Jönsson

Cennet Jönsson - soprano- and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, composer

- born in 1956 - educated at the Music Conservatory in Malmö, Sweden - resident in Lund, Sweden

- leader of Cennet Jönsson Quartet and Triple Bass Fantasy - co-leader with Maggi Olin of the nonett Relay Orchestra and with Scott Stroman of the Stroman/Jönsson New Project - performs in Meloscope, Tolvan Big Band, Double Standards and in a newly formed Scandinavian trio with basist Thommy Andersson and percussionist Lisbeth Diers. - has performed with Billy Cobham in North by Northwest with tours in 15 European countries, and with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Daniel Humair, Gary Husband, Stan Sulzmann, Palle Mikkelborg, Scott Stroman, Niels Henning

Gear

Soprano sax, Selmer Mark VI Tenor sax, Selmer Mark VI Bass Clarinet, Selmer


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Album Review

Tolvan Big Band: Interacting

Read "Interacting" reviewed by Jack Bowers


There's an ample supply of engaging music on Interacting, the fourteenth recording by Sweden's splendid Tolvan Big Band, all of it written and arranged by director and lead alto saxophonist Helge Albin. A shame there isn't more than thirty-two minutes worth. Be that as it may, the music itself is by and large buoyant and swinging, with seamless interplay among the various sections and sharp solos by Albin ("Dancing Shoes," “Lightsome") and his colleagues. Trombonist Peter Dahlgren ...

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Recording

Triple Bass Fantasy Releases "A Secret Sign" on Kopasetic Productions

Triple Bass Fantasy Releases "A Secret Sign" on Kopasetic Productions

Source: Michael Ricci

New CD from Swedish indie label Kopasetic Productions Triple Bass Fantasy: A Secret Sign Distribution: Naxos Sweden A Secret Sign is the first CD by the Scandinavian group Triple Bass Fantasy. The record consists of newly composed original music by Swedish sax player Cennet Jonsson and free improvisations in a wild and unblushing mix performed by an unorthodox quintet. It features exciting grooves and strong melodies inspired by music from West Africa, Brazil and Cuba. Triple Bass Fantasy is: Cennet ...

"Cennet is a mature musical thinker, writer and player and he has come up with captivating creative vehicles." - Michael Brecker

"Cennet makes the soprano saxophone sing. He is one of a few artists worldwide who are elevating the soprano to a higher level than previously." - David Liebman

Primary Instrument

Saxophone, soprano

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Interacting

Prophone Records
2022

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A Secret Sign

Kopasetic Productions
2010

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Jazzman

Unknown label
2003

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