During the years Danish guitarist/composer Karsten Houmark has played with a.o. Dave Liebman, Adam Nussbaum, Palle Mikkelborg, Bo Stief and The Danish Radio Big Band. The titles on this disc are all Houmark originals superbly performed by the leader in the company of famed countrymen Thomas Clausen, Lennart Ginman and Jonas Johansen. The opening track “Four” holds a threat and a cheerfulness with demonic undercurrents that let the music go on the loose in a disciplined way. Life is a challenge, the music wants it all, including lovely solos and a beautiful ending …
Karsten Houmark (electric and acoustic guitar, guitar synthesizer), Thomas Clausen (piano, keyboard), Lennart Ginman (bass), Jonas Johansen (drums)
Recorded September 7th and 8th, 1994
Four
Again And Again
Rangoon
Little Man
A Simple Song
Blue Planet
B-B For Bob
Waltz For Kenny