Lis Wessberg - Yellow Map (CD)

The nine original compositions showcase the mellifluous melding of the acoustic trombone with more electronic and groove-based elements.Danish trombonist Lis Wessberg has enjoyed a 30-year career as a side(wo)man with a whole host of jazz and pop stars, touring internationally and featuring on more than 40 albums.Now, three decades after graduating from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory inCopenhagen, she prepares to release her debut album Yellow Map.The nine original compositions showcase the mellifluous melding of the acoustictrombone with more electronic and groove-based elements - as well as a special guest appearance of long-time collaborator drummer/percussionist Marilyn Mazur.The tunes were written specifically for this lineup - pianist Steen Rasmussen, bassistLennart Ginman and drummer Jeppe Gram - bringing a real sense of familiarity to the proceedings and allowing that unpredictable air of mystery and risk-taking that defines many great albums.Wessberg herself cites 'Cool Jazz'