Svante Söderqvist THE ROCKET

Svante Söderqvist THE ROCKET unites four outstanding Nordic musicians in a sound world in which jazz, folk and classical traditions merge in an impressively natural way. The ensemble consists of Svante Söderqvist (double bass, cello, vocals), Tuulikki Bartosik (accordion), Max Agnas (piano) and Ola Winkler (drums).

Svante Söderqvist has been regarded as one of Sweden's leading bassists for over two decades. His warm tone, his lyrical compositions and his unmistakable blend of jazz improvisation, classical bowing and folk-inspired melodies characterize the ensemble's sound. Bartosik's poetic, expressive folk art lends new shades of color to the whole.

"From time to time, CDs come onto the market that immediately touch the heart. This is one such example. Svante Söderqvist not only creates beautiful and moving music, but also expresses his passionate opinions on political and climate issues." (Rootstime.be 2024)

The quartet presents music from the newly released album "Like In the Movies" as well as selected pieces from previous releases. The cinematic, deeply personal music unfolds like a series of scenes, characterized by melody, contrast and dynamic interplay. Live, the compositions remain open and flexible, leaving room for improvisation and collective interaction.