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The Lars Karlsson Band includes
Lars on the diatonic accordion, Thomas on the guitar, Bjorn on
the bass and Goran on drums. Lars has been playing the diatonic
accordion since he was ten years old and has performed in many
different TV and radio programs. He made his first recording at
the age of 11. Thomas and Goran have played on Lars's earlier
recordings and they had a blues band some years ago, together
with Lars. Lars and Bjorn have (on some occasions in the past)
played together on diatonic accordions.
Wow! So far, honestly, I haven't
heard a diatonic accordionist as brilliant as Lars is! Lars and
his band have recorded a nice compilation of easy listening, entertaining
tunes on this CD. They offer quite a variety of different styles,
from swing and blues to polka, tango, "Frenchy" sounding tunes,
folk songs, etc. Arrangements are REALLY great, fresh and modern,
even with a touch of novelty - this is so refreshing!
Lars is indeed a great diatonic
accordionist. He plays with fantastic technical ease and has a
nice style, full of drive. I am most impressed!
*****
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