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On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan Lundgren entered on 57th Street, a legendary space situated directly above the Steinway showroom. The setting was quintessential New York: a historic studio (since replaced by Billionaire’s Row) where the air was thick with the history of the Steinway pianos below.

Here is a feature-style look at the 2005 sessions that defined his "New York" sound. The Session: Nola’s Penthouse, 2005 janlundgren.innewyork.zip

Lundgren rounded out the session with heavy-hitting standards like Benny Golson’s "Stablemates," John Coltrane’s "Straight Street," and Wayne Shorter’s "This Is for Albert". The Sound: "The Great European Songbook" On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan

The tracklist was a blend of Lundgren’s personal favorites and selections from producer Mitsuo Johfu. It served as a bridge between the American Songbook and Lundgren’s sophisticated European sensibilities. The Session: Nola’s Penthouse, 2005 Lundgren rounded out

Lundgren is often described as a pioneer who melds the bebop tradition with the melodic "coolness" of his Swedish roots. Critics noted that these sessions captured a "supergroup" energy—Lundgren’s ability to create space and maintain a melodic core even while navigating complex, pulsating grooves.

Johfu requested the inclusion of "Autumn in New York," "Cherokee," and "The Gypsy".

The album featured two Lundgren compositions, "Negotiations" and "M.Z.".