FREDRIK KRONKVIST
Genres: Hard Bop, Post Bop, Latin Jazz • Sweden

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. 2013 Releases Brooklyn Playground Records with Jason Marsalis on vibes and Reuben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson – all Monk tunes – to be released autumn 2013. 2012 Releases New York Elements with Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson, European Tour with the group and new recording made read more...