Tomas Janzon
“tasty renditions...original territory ...with soulful authority.” – Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes
As a prolific performer, Stockholm-born, partly based in New York, Tomas Janzon has played all over the world. Tomas Janzon Trio is a soulful treat, digging deep in tradition but upholding the pulse of the contemporary urban jazz scene.
New album Nomadic was released during fall 2022.
130th & Lenox was awarded One of the Best Albums 2020 by Downbeat.
"There’s an authority to Tomas Janzon’s playing, but it’s generous, open, masterful and gracious.” - Hobart Taylor, Downbeat.
“With Janzon's velvet-like textures floating as if on water, the quartet's music moves with soul.” — Jim Santella, LA Jazz Scene
"one of the best jazz-guitar tones you'll hear.... one of the best jazz guitar records from the past year." — John Heidt, Vintage Guitar
"Guitarist Tomas Janzon’s Experiences is a fine exercise in tonal contrasts. And it swings." — All About Jazz New York
Tomas Janzon Trio with Donald Dean-drums and Rubem Farias-bass (photo below).
Tomas Janzon Quartet with Steve Nelson-vibes, Hill Greene-bass, Chuck McPherson-drums.
Tomas Janzon Trio