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1.
Sunset 10:42
2.
Clean 02:59
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4.
Dawn 07:15

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the why

conversation
this earth
still haven’t saved the earth/been trying to save it for years
music is a conversation
not just a dialogue but a synergy
there is a common goal

Anders Nilsson (guitar)

Anders Nilsson is a Swedish New York-based guitarist, composer, improviser. He plays electric and acoustic guitars and the 11-string alto guitar. His output spans a wide musical spectrum ranging from solo shows (“Night Guitar”) to Anders Nilsson Group with Satoshi Takeishi and David Ambrosio, to "Outer Space Caravan" an out there chamber group, to Anders Nilsson’s AORTA (a jazz-rock type band in Sweden). He has performed and/or recorded, or toured internationally with many artists such as vocalist Mohsen Namjoo, Kalabalik, Paquito D’Rivera, Elliot Sharp, Fay Victor Ensemble and art-metal band Angelblood. Nilsson’s work as a composer includes music for short films, dance performances, string quartet, theatre plays, as well as a growing book of a hundred compositions including brief to epic works for solo guitar, jazz, to large experimental ensemble works. Many of these works have been released on several acclaimed albums.

Jeremy Carlstedt (drums)

New York based drummer/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Carlstedt, known for his dynamic style, organic feel on the drums and musical intuition, has performed with some of the most forward thinking artists in jazz, rock, electronic and world music.

As a protege of the legendary Chico Hamilton, Jeremy has absorbed music history in the best possible classroom: on the bandstand as a member of Hamilton’s group Euphoria as well as Vincent Chancey’s Phat Chance, Brian Settles and Central Union and a new duet with Tim Motzer, which have put him on some of the world’s most prestigious stages including, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Newport Jazz Festival, Syracuse Jazz Festival and Roulette.

With more than a dozen releases to his credit, Jeremy’s first solo recording, ‘When I Wake Up’ an art-rock EP featuring his drumming, vocals and compositions, was released in October 2012 on 1k Recordings

DMG says:
Featuring Anders Nilsson on guitar and Jeremy Carlstedt on drums. Not sure when these two first got together (oh, in the store a few years back, just checked - ed) but it is certainly a great thing as the two new discs with them, a duo & a quartet, shows. Although Anders Nilsson is one of Downtown’s best guitarists, his profile remains occasionally under the radar of recognition. The Swedish born guitarist has been living in NY for a long time, leading a long list of different bands/projects and working with Fay Victor, Jason Hwang, Tomeka Reid and Ras Moshe. Each time Anders plays here at DMG it is with different collaborators and each set has been great. Drummer Jeremy Carlstedt is another Downtown great who studied with Chico Hamilton and has played a number of strong sets here with Martin Philadelphy, Tim Motzer and Tomaz Ulrich. This disc consists of four long pieces, “Sunset”, “Clean”, “Rustling Trees” and “Dawn”. It sounds like a suite, organic and flowing. Mr. Nilsson playing this hypnotic repeating riff with Carlstedt doing the groove underneath. Anders is also adding a series of bluesy slide guitar licks to the somber boogie. I have long been a fan of that great blues/rock/boogie groove, infectious and greasy. From Butterfield through Canned Heat and the Blues Project and even The Dead. Things get even heavier on “Clean” which might as well be called “Dirty” since Anders lays on the distortion thick and brooding. “Rustling Trees” has a Fall-like autumnal laid back vibe which feels so good, mellow yet quietly throbbing. “Dawn” is also laid back and a perfect closing theme, it has that one-man band-like sound, somewhat primitive yet directly to the heart. Yet another simmering, slow, bluesy groove which slowly builds up to a grand conclusion. I recently heard a CD by the Soledad Brothers which I found in the store (possibly from Eric Stern’s collection). I knew nothing about them but found the disc to be a real gem, just 2 guitars & drums and influenced by the Rolling Stones (1966-1972 era). This duo offering by The Why also has a great earthy, bluesy, somewhat rocking vibe that feels good to listen to and keep that inner groove going. Just under 29 minutes, the perfect length to play it over and over and over again. - Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG

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released October 9, 2020

anders nilsson - guitar
jeremy carlstedt - drums

compositions by anders nilsson and jeremy carlstedt
recorded/mixed by jeremy carlstedt at Demoplex/Brooklyn 2020
artwork by jeremy carlstedt

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New York City based drummer/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Carlstedt, known for his dynamic style, organic feel on the drums and musical intuition, has performed with some of the most forward thinking artists in jazz, rock, electronic and world music.

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