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....
Jonni, Cecil, Lauro
Andrea Bocelli
Serj Tankian
Alecia Nugent
Gotan Project
