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Gustav Lundgren
Gustav Lundgren is well known within Jazz, Gypsy-Swing and House. He has also composed & recorded music for TV commercials (MTV, TV4) and produced CDs for artists like Jelena Jangfeldt and Hot Club de Suede. Gustav has performed in both TV and Radio in many different countries including the USA.
Awards
In 2004 Gustav was honored with his own signature guitar model from AJL-Guitars. In 2005 he received the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. In 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2016 he was honored with grants from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. In 2015 he received the Albin Hagström Scholarship and the Second Line Jazzband Scholarship.
Gear
Equipment: Guitars: Gibson ES-330 (1968), AJL XO model, Eastman AR805 16" archtop. Gibson ES-150 (1950). AJL signature guitar . Levin (Acoustic Nylon Guitar). di giorgio Brazil (Acoustic Nylon Guitar). Mayo Pamplona 7 string. Ovation (Acoustic Nylon Guitar). Levin Orchestra (1949). Levin archtop 1951. Fender Stratocaster. Epiphone SG. Epiphone ES 335 dot. Levin Solist. Harley Benton Acoustic Bass. Mayo Pamplona Cavquimho. saz baglama. algerian mandole. Amps: AER alfa 40. AER compact 60. Polytone 15". Fender Pro Junior, Stimer amp. Fender Champion 600. Pedals: Mad Professor (Sweet Honey Overdrive). Echoplex preamp. TCE Flashback Delay. TCE Hall of Fame reverb. HB Tuner. Boss Volume Pedal. boss octave oc-3. Pickups: GUZZ django pickup, Audio Technica condenser, DPA 4099, Stimer. And also: Pandeiros. Cajon. Bongos. Tan-Tan, A-go-go. Tamborim. Shaker. Drums. Istanbul Agop Cymbals and HiHat.
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BEL Trio: Beyond Rivers
by Jack Bowers
Recording a guitar-and-rhythm trio can be a tricky proposition. First, the guitarist, who carries almost every melody, must be well-spoken and easy on the ears. Second, the bass and drums, if that is the format, must be supportive but not intrusive. Third, the music must be for the most part bright and engaging. And finally, the recording itself must be sufficiently clear and well-balanced that none of its members overshadows the others. Beyond Rivers, by the Swedish-based BEL Trio, checks ...
read moreGustav Lundgren: Live At Fasching
by Chris May
If the Norway's Eivind Aarset is one side of Scandinavian fretboard virtuosity, Sweden's Gustav Lundgren is the other. Aarset works with experimentalists such as Jon Hassell and Jan Bang. Lundgren is more straight-ahead, evoking Jack Wilkins and Pat Metheny. Both guitarists, however, are lyrical players. If you enjoy the linear melodism of Lundgren's Live At Fasching, the chances are you will find pleasure in Aarset and Bang's recent Snow Catches On Her Eyelashes (Jazzland, 2020). The two albums are light ...
read more"He is a complete musician in absolute world-class." / Smålandposten
”I just listen to your Videos, boy you sound fantastic! Great playing!! good stuff!! I think it's cool that you're playing that big guitar with no cut away the sound is excellent.” / John Scofield
"I love what you´re doing, awesome man!" / George Benson
