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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.

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" janlundgren.innewyork.zip

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. On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan

The album featured two Lundgren compositions, "Negotiations" and "M.Z.". On May 31 and June 1