Fredrik Kronkvist

The powerful and soulful altoman Fredrik Kronkvist is considered one of Europe’s finest alto saxophonists and takes charge whenever he is in the spotlight.

Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul.

The powerful and soulful altoman Fredrik Kronkvist is considered one of Europe’s finest alto saxophonists and takes charge whenever he is in the spotlight. Fredrik is an award-winning saxophonist and he has several albums out as a leader. Both his writing and improvisational skills are on display when he gives the audience his experience in drawing the heat from a tune with his big sound. He is leading his own band where he presents a quartet, consisting of musicians from the vanguard of today´s jazzscene. His strong, creative spirit combined with a profound knowledge of the instrument and jazz has made him into one of Sweden’s international jazz stars.

With world-class sparkling saxophone games, Fredrik Kronkvist creates a unique music experience with exciting and outgoing jazz along with some of jazz's most interesting world stars. Grammy nominated Fredrik Kronkvist is constantly up to date and this year he celebrates the 15th anniversary since the album debut in his own name. In the band we hear the modern jazz trumpet champion Jeff "Tain" Watts and the soulful and inventive pianist Orrin Evans as well as on double bass internationally attended by Martin Sjöstedt with the great sound and the steady beat. With Fredrik's compositions, the group builds an adventurous world of wild improvisations, swinging rhythms, colorful harmonies and beautiful melodies played with playful communication and great love for the jazz.

Alto saxophone star Fredrik Kronkvist delivers his eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Coltrane inspired jazz and in an adventurous and colorful musical experience. New views on Latin-Jazz gives us an explosive rhythm fiesta that touches both body and soul.

Fredrik Kronkvist Trio - live at Glen Miller Café! Fredrik Kronkvist plays sax trio with some of the country's leading musicians in a stripped-down format that is guaranteed to give a musical kick straight into the heart.

Fredrik Kronkvist (born 25 July 1975 in Trelleborg) is a Swedish jazz musician (alto saxophone, flute, composition).

Wired in South Africa by Fredrik Kronkvist is a vibrant jazz odyssey that bridges continents and cultures.

Exclusive 32-track collection from EMI features the perfect soundtrack to your cocktail party! Highlights include, Cassandra Wilson 'Time After Time', Peggy Lee 'I Left My Heart In San Francicso', Minnie Riperton featuring Jose Feliciano 'Light My Fire', Charlie Hunter and Norah Jones 'More than This', Julie London 'Fly Me to the Moon', Cilla Black 'Alfie', Eva Cassidy 'Yesterday', Nina Simone 'Wild is the Wind' and other tracks from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Nancy Wilson and many more.

Come on Home delivers soul and personality trough a dussin songs of well known character. Together with her band Miriam Aïda gives us music from Stevie Wonder, Bobby ”Blue” Bland och John Hendricks. Miriams unique voice and the band´s high-class sound creates an expressive and tight experience on Come On Home. The album is recorded in Gula Studion, Malmö with a tight and accomplished piano trio featured by Fredrik Kronkvist.