Lars Vikor The Nordic Languages

This newly formed quintet traces its roots to the center of the Danish jazz scene. Each member has been prominent internationally and now they have joined forces and recorded two albums which will be released soon. Influences are a mix of hard bop and modern jazz driven by the quintet’s powerful rhythm section. The audience can expect a blend of new material with some of the band member’s favorite jazz tunes in between. The name of the band originates in the fact that most of the Scandinavian nationalities can be found within the quintet. Karl-Martin Almquist is Swedish, Johnny Åmann is from Finland, Carl Winter and Anders Mogensen are Danish and trumpet player Ari Bragi is from Iceland.

Lars Erstrand was a Swedish vibraphonist. Being rooted in the golden Swing era, Erstrand's playing is much influenced by the style of Lionel Hampton. "Lars Estrand Sessions" featuring Bob Barnard, Danny Moss & Roy Williams. Recorded over 3 sessions in 1994 and 1995 this release includes 13 well known jazz classics including "Don't Take your Love From Me", "Afternoon in Paris" and "Struttin' with Some Barbecue". Lars dazzles on the vibraphone and is accompanied by the talented Kjell Ohman, Ronnie Gardiner, Arne Wihelmsson and Jan Lundgren.

This book is the first account of the whole diversity of teacher education in the Nordic region: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, the Åland Islands and Sápmi (where the Sámi people live). Today, large parts of the world are looking to the Nordic model of social organization, and interest in the Nordic comprehensive school system and teacher education arrangements is no exception. A good education is a key to prosperity and well-being. And the quality of students’ education is undoubtedly linked to the quality of their teachers’ education. While teacher education in the Nordic region is globally admired, it also faces new challenges. The leading scholars writing in this volume discuss the challenges and opportunities that professional environments are facing. By providing solid portraits of each area as well as analyses across the region, this book will be a great resource to students, academics in teacher education and schooling as well as social scientists and policy-makers inside and outside the Nordic region.

Lars Erstrand was a Swedish vibraphonist. Being rooted in the golden Swing era, Erstrand's playing is much influenced by the style of Lionel Hampton. "Lars Estrand Sessions" featuring Bob Barnard, Danny Moss & Roy Williams. Recorded over 3 sessions in 1994 and 1995 this release includes 13 well known jazz classics including "Don't Take your Love From Me", "Afternoon in Paris" and "Struttin' with Some Barbecue". Lars dazzles on the vibraphone and is accompanied by the talented Kjell Ohman, Ronnie Gardiner, Arne Wihelmsson and Jan Lundgren.