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Koop Islands

“Koop Islands” is the third album from Stockholm duo Koop and is a journey through reminiscent jazz styling with an exotic twist.
Where “altz For Koop” was steeped in a modern – and modernist – take on 60s jazz and swedish songstressess from the time (Monica Zetterlunds name was mentioned more times than the group thought was fair), “Koop Islands” has – despite its name – very little to do with romanticising the Stockholm archipelago. Rather, it goes much, much further south west, all the way down the caribbean for inspiration. That’s where you’ll find “Koop Islands” on their imaginary world map.
Oscar Simonsson and Magnus Zingmark bring experiences from their travels in the Caribbean to create this unique blend. The guest vocalists on the album are a gift adding graceful tones to the album.
The first track “Koop island blues” features the vocals of Norwegian singer songwriter Ane Brun, who also co wrote the song. Her breathy vocals add to the swing drum rhythm and clarinet glissandos to create a cool ambience.

Similarly, the tracks “Forces” and “Darling” featuring the vocals of Earl Zinger are like a cheeky swing set of the 1930′s that simply compels you to tap your foot.
One of the two instrumental tracks on the album is “Moonbounce”, a song that maintains your attention for the three minutes with tinkling piano keys, jazz flute and beatnik bongo rhythms.
Perhaps the coolest song on the album is “Beyond the son” which again features Earl Zinger performing spoken word on top of jazz accompaniment. You feel as though you are invading his personal thoughts, his confessions with the walking vibraphone.

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