Showing posts with label Fridrik Karlsson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fridrik Karlsson. Show all posts

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Shakatak: Street Level (1993)

This is some of this under-appreciated band's best work. It is similar to the 'Perfect Smile' and 'Open Your Eyes' releases, but with smoother vocals and a more upbeat feel. I have most of Shakatak's albums (which was a task due to their lack of exposure in the U.S.) and this is probably my favorite. If you're into the smooth-jazz scene, this one is for you. You'll find yourself tapping your toes to this one. If you want a taste of their best work, get this and 'Coolest Cuts.' Those two will whet your appetite. (Amazon.com)
Tracklist:
1 One Day At A Time
2 Street Level
3 Sleepin' Alone
4 Siberian Breeze
5 Any Way You Want It
6 Night Ain't Over Yet
7 Watchin' The Rain
8 Without You
9 Jump 'n' Pump
10 Empty Skies
11 Calm Before The Storm
12 Vibe Tribe
Personnel:
Backing Vocals - Tracy Ackerman
Bass - George Anderson
Drums - Roger Odell
Engineer - Robin Sellars
Executive Producer - Les McCutcheon
Flute, Saxophone - Phil Todd
Guitar - Fridrik Karlsson , Keith Winter
Keyboards - Bill Sharpe
Percussion - Luis Jardim
Producer - Nigel Wright
Vocals - Jill Saward
Written-By - William Sharpe (tracks: 1 to 3, 7 to 12) , George Anderson (tracks: 4 to 6) , Jill Saward (tracks: 4 to 6, 11) , Roger Odell (tracks: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10)
Street Level
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fridrik Karlsson: Point Blank (1991)

Fridrik Karlsson was born in Iceland and moved to England in 1996. He started playing guitar when he was 16 years old. He got a degree in classical and jazz/rock guitar. He's most well known for his work with Mezzoforte who had a worldwide hit back in 1983 with "Gardenparty".
Tracklist
01. Road To Salso
02. Back To Basics
03. Cloud 30
04. Night Breeze
05. Sin Ti
06. Point Blank
07. Morning Mist
08. Savannah Colada
09. Dream Forrest
10. Odds And Events
Personnel:
Fridrik Karlsson - guitar
Johann Asmudsson - bass
Gunnlaugur Briem - drums
Jeroen de Rijk - percussion
Eypor Gunnarsson - keyboards
Danny Gottlieb - drums
Manolo Badrena - percussion
Mark Egan - bass
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