As you can see by clicking the “jazzcam” tab above, the quality of the band´s own behind-the-scenes videos leaves something to be desired… Well, that´s about to change. The last few days, I´ve spent most of the nights online, trying to find a camcorder which suits my budget and ambitions – and what a jungle… Read more »
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Over in England
U.K is an interesting country. Maybe I should say England (sounds more royal?). I have been here for about a week now, playing with a traditional jazz band at trashy pubs and less trashy concert halls. The band I´m touring with plays old jazz – the average age on the audience is quite high, lets… Read more »
Breeding Monsters
Except for Fredrik´s Santa Claus pics (check out the “Stupid Stuff” gallery), we haven´t really had any horror on this blog. So here´s some really scary stuff for you: As most of you probably know, the rise of the salmon farming industry has been a disaster for wild salmon populations worldwide. Sea-lice, genetic pollution and… Read more »
Soulmates
We’ve been contacted by people all over the world who share our passions of music and fishing! We are not alone! Check out this for instance: jazz saxophone player Dylan Rose’s blog and site “Skate the Fly”. Great reading!
The Fly Cast and Other Strange Activities
One of the main reasons why fly fishing is such a fascinating and time-consuming activity (some would claim it´s a life style), is that it´s not just about catching fish. Actually, there are several distinct spin-off hobbies within fly fishing: Some people get really into entomology. They study the creatures that fish feed on, and… Read more »
Pattegrisen – The Pink Pig
This shrimp fly has created a huge buzz among the seatrout fishermen in Denmark and Sweden. It’s a kind of a trendy fly that the fashion-conscious big seatrout are drooling for. Of course we are following the latest trends and I’ve tied a couple of these pink pigs. I will try them and report the… Read more »
Article in Flugfiske i Norden
Check out the latest number of Flugfiske i Norden (“Fly fishing in the Nordic”, available in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark)! There’s a big article about our tour last summer (in Swedish).
Documentary about fly fishing/tourism in Belize
If you didn’t yet have the chance to see this amazing documentary of Belize, now is the time to check it out. If not for the important message then for the amazing tropical fishing footage. Belize is a country in Central America with rapidly growing tourist industry. The film is portraying two fly fishing guides,… Read more »
Flyfisher Denny Zeitlin – one of the greats in jazz
Here’s a real jazz legend who’s also into fly fishing! Check out jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin talking about fly fishing basics and playing his beautiful composition “Quiet Now”, which is one of my favourite jazz ballads. Denny, we’d love you to join us for a gig or a fishing trip! The wine’s on us!
Recording with Anders Hagberg Quartet
Last weekend I was recording with the Swedish flute/sax player Anders Hagberg’s band. We were at the Studio Epidemin in Gothenburg, the same studio where the JFF album will soon be recorded. Johannes Lundberg, the bass player in the band, is also the soundguy in the studio. I was lucky to be the first one… Read more »
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