01. "A1: Vildmark" 02. "A2: Cloudland" 03. "A3: The fifth grade" 04. "A4: Nikita's dream" 05. "A5: Tango magnifique" 06. "A6: River of little" 07. "B1: Desert of Catagna" 08. "B2: Yes to you" 09. "B3: Intermezzo" 10. "B4: Villstad" 11. "B5: Sacred mind" 12. "B6: Imagine Joao"
Description:
"Cloudland" is a captivating LP by the ensemble Danielsson Liberetto, led by acclaimed Swedish bassist and composer Lars Danielsson and released on the renowned jazz label ACT. The album unfolds as a lyrical journey through contemporary European jazz, blending melodic bass lines, poetic piano textures and subtle rhythmic accents into an atmospheric, cinematic sound world. "Cloudland" balances introspective ballads with gently driving pieces, always keeping a strong focus on melody, space and emotional depth rather than virtuosity for its own sake. The warm, audiophile production makes this LP particularly attractive for vinyl lovers who appreciate fine dynamic nuances and a wide stereo image.
Musically, "Cloudland" is rooted in modern jazz but draws on influences from Nordic folk, classical chamber music and subtle world-music colors. The compositions develop patiently, with singing bass tones, singing themes and carefully arranged ensemble passages that invite deep listening. The record is ideal for quiet evenings, focused listening sessions or as a refined soundtrack for relaxed, contemplative moments - an album that reveals more details with every spin and rewards both jazz connoisseurs and open-minded newcomers.
Lars Danielsson has long been considered one of Europe's most distinctive jazz bassists and composers. In his Liberetto projects, he combines his lyrical, song-oriented writing with a strong sense of atmosphere and interplay, creating music that is both accessible and artistically sophisticated. Over the years he has collaborated with many leading jazz musicians and built a reputation for albums that unite melodic beauty, subtle grooves and high artistic integrity.
The LP comes from ACT, one of Europe's most respected jazz and contemporary music labels. ACT is known for its carefully curated catalog and for giving a platform to distinctive musical voices from across the continent, with a strong focus on sound quality, artistic freedom and tasteful presentation. The label has helped shape the profile of modern European jazz with numerous award-winning releases, handsome artwork and a consistently high production standard. With "Cloudland", ACT once again underscores its role as a label that stands for sophisticated, emotionally resonant and beautifully produced jazz on vinyl.
Modern
32.360
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 107- Avantgarde/Free 983- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 339- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 998- Other Modern Jazz 27.381- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 795- World-&Ethno-Ja. 447
