Erik Palmberg and his quartet have had a busy, yet inspiring, time since the release of their last album "In Between" (PCD277, 2021) which received widespread praise from the critics, but also won the hearts of the Swedish public. It topped that year's reader's poll (Gyllene Skivan) being voted as the no.1 jazz album in the leading Jazz publication, Orkesterjournalen.

On "Faces" Erik Palmberg's Quartet made use of the time spent on tour, which enabled the band to really dive deep into the realm of their shared musical experience and combined musical expression.

”It'is all about expression and creating a musical environment where we all can shine, both individually, and as a group”

The album really puts on display the artistic breadth to be found in the interplay as well as the compositions, revealing an inspired melodic as well as emotional drive. The group often arranges the music collectively, spontaneously, engaging in an open and playful exchange of ideas as they try out the music and compositions brought in by Erik. ”We have found a way of collectively and very effectively arrange the music together - an ability and process that has developed over the years, engaging all the members in a very creative way”
The quartet has been together since 2018, having developed a tight musical rapport and relationship with one another. Venturing on solid ground, the group's new release showcases the individual players, as well as the group as unit, filled with a musical expression of spontaneity in their improvising together, giving rise to a collective energy that flows throughout the music, even when it’s mellow.

Erik Palmberg - trumpet, flugelhorn, compositions
Anton Dromberg - piano
Niklas Wennström - double Bass
Sebastian Voegler - drums