Fredrik Lundin & Odense Jazz Orchestra - It Takes All Kinds To Make A World (CD)

'It Takes All Kinds To Make A World' pairs critically acclaimed saxophonist & composer Frederik Lundin with forward-thinking Odense Jazz Orchestra'It Takes All Kinds To Make A World' pairs critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer Frederik Lundin with the forward-thinking Odense Jazz Orchestra in an original set of intricately composed music which bridges the gap between avant-garde emotion and heavy groove.But this is much more than simply a collection of newly-commissioned big band jazz.With the growing number of seemingly insurmountable issues and conflicts plaguing our world today, the arts have never felt more important as means of escape, communication, expression, and protest - as this album proves to full effect.'Diversity is a prerequisite for sustainable life on this, our beautiful but suffering, blue green globe', says saxophonist and composer Frederik Lundin.His striking arrangements explore themes of conflict, frustration and environmental crises, painting musical