Swedish bassist and composer Thommy Andersson makes his long-awaited SteepleChase leader debut with Shimmering Blue, a striking trio recording featuring Kirk Knuffke (cornet) and Jos� Davila (helicon, tuba, didgeridoo, euphorium, and bass flute). Known for his work with Pierre D�rge's New Jungle Orchestra, Andersson now steps forward with a highly personal sound world-drumless, low-brass rich, and full of lyrical nuance. Drawing on his background as a trombonist and cellist, Andersson crafts compositions that shimmer with color and emotional depth. From rustic tone poems to avant-garde textures, the album explores space, resonance, and melodic interplay with chamber-like intimacy. Critics have praised his "supremely weighted bass playing" and ability to "facilitate exalted music." Shimmering Blue is a bold, poetic statement from a seasoned artist-grounded in Nordic tradition, yet open to global textures and sonic surprise.
