Back in 2013, life was changing fast. My girlfriend and I were expecting our daughter, and between the excitement and sleepless nights of early parenthood, I found myself composing. The result was Jazzy Shorts—a collection of intimate, duo jazz pieces with my dear friend Jakob Svensson on vibraphone.
We recorded it simply: live takes, no edits, just two friends playing music in his practice room while my daughter was only a few months old. Jakob was a beautiful musician and a wonderful human being. Though he’s no longer with us, his playing lives on, and I miss him every day.
At the time, I had big plans—one album a year. But between family life and teaching at the university, time slipped away, and I focused on live performances instead. Now, after all these years, I finally have the mental space to share Jazzy Shorts properly.
I’d love for you to give it a listen. Let me know what you think, and if you enjoy it, please share it or add a track to your playlist—it means the world.
