Den kända danska kompositören och pianisten Frans Bak avtäcker sitt senaste projekt, balladeralbumet Softer Than You Know, på Storyville Records, som markerar en nostalgisk återkomst till hans musikaliska ursprung.

Softer Than You Know är en samling av 10 låtar med text av Helle Hansen, framförd av den internationellt hyllade sångaren Sinne Eeg. Bak beskriver albumet som en fusion mellan jazz och pop, som erbjuder avslappnade melodier och gott om utrymme för musikaliskt utforskande.

Under covid-19-pandemin fann Bak sig själv längta efter ljudet av sitt eget band. Ett slumpmässigt möte online med saxofonisten Fredrik Lundin väckte hans passion för musik på nytt, vilket ledde till ett samarbete med textförfattaren Helle Hansen. I sin tur blåste Sinne Eegs fängslande röst liv i låtarna och inspirerade Bak att skapa ett helt album.

Recorded with a stellar line up, including Thomas Vang on bass, Emil de Waal on drums and Peter Sprague on guitar paired with contributions from saxophonists Hans Ulrik and Fredrik Lundin, Softer Than You Know promises to enchant listeners with its soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

During the 80’s and 90’s, Bak’s career flourished as he balanced his roles as a pianist, bandleader and composer. He collaborated with Danish artists such as Trine Dyrholm, Hella Joof and Peter Frödin, while also gaining recognition for his film score compositions. Notably, Bak composed the music for the TV series Forbrydelsen and the US remake The Killing, sparking a 25 year international career into the world of cinematic soundtracks. Vocalist Sinne Eeg has garnered international acclaim for her mesmerizing performances, captivating audiences with her rich and emotive voice. With numerous awards and accolades to her name, including four Danish Music Awards for Best Vocal Jazz Album, Eeg’s is considered one of the premier female vocalists in Scandinavia.

Bak extends his gratitude to all involved in the project, emphasizing Fredrik Lundin’s pivotal role in reigniting his creative spark and Eeg’s transformative vocal performance.

Medverkande musiker:
Frans Bak – piano
Sinne Eeg – sång
Peter Sprague – gitarr
Thomas Vang – bas
Emil de Waal – trummor
August Wanngren – kör
Fredrik Lundin – saxofon (Stay With Me)
Hans Ulrik – saxofon (Ready Again)