Karin Hammar - Imprints (LP)

Karin Hammar's "Imprints" is a captivating jazz album released in 2016 under the Naxos Sweden - Red Horn label. This 51-minute journey through ten tracks showcases Hammar's distinctive trombone playing, characterized by its fluidity and melodic, almost vocal quality. The album opens with "Good Things Are Free" and closes with the Stevie Wonder classic "Overjoyed," offering a diverse range of compositions that highlight Hammar's versatility and emotional depth. "Imprints" features Hammar's collaboration with her group, Karin Hammar Fab 4, which has been active since 2014. The album includes standout tracks like "Sai Fora," recorded in Atlantis Studios in 2015, and "Waltz for Restless Souls," which exemplifies Hammar's ability to infuse elegance and melancholy into her music. With its light yet profound sound, "Imprints" is a testament to Karin Hammar's artistry and her unique contribution to the jazz genre.