Ulf Wakenius - Momento Magico (CD)

Release Date: 03/28/14The solo debut of Swedish guitarist Ulf Wakenius: acoustic, virtuoso and with a world-music flavour - simply magical!The constant search and addiction for the magical moments in music is what drives jazz musicians: 'I have been blessed to experience such moments in my work with wonderful artists such as Oscar Peterson (in whose quartet he played for 10 years), Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and of course the wonderful Youn Sun Nah (with whom he has been successful as a duo around the globe),' says guitarist Ulf Wakenius. That's what his new album 'Momento Magico' is about, the extraordinary moments beyond time and space that follow you throughout your musical life. Here, the Swede concentrates entirely on the acoustic guitar, on the exploration of its natural sound, which in its diversity is made to revive the most diverse magical moments. Wakenius has dedicated each song on the album to a companion, friend or formative influence. For a Swedish jazz musician of the