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Sonet · in the Kissa Kissa racks

Contrasts

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Recordedc. 1968
LabelSonet
Released1968
Personnel4 credited players
Discogsmaster 336086

The record

Two pianists share the frame here, Bækkelund's classical schooling pressed against a Tatum-derived fluency, with Petterson and Johansen laying down a light, patient rhythm. Sonet's late-'60s pairing favors conversation over competition.

Session personnel

  • Lars Petterson — bass
  • Egil Johansen — drums
  • Bengt Hallberg — piano
  • Kjell Bækkelund — piano

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1968Union Records (3) · UPS - 2007 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo earliest on file
1968Sonet — STEREO
1990Sonet · SNTF-601 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
1990Sonet · SNTCD-601 — CD, Album, Remastered

Follow the players

Lars Petterson also plays on

Egil Johansen also plays on

Bengt Hallberg also plays on