Over the years I have released the 10 CD’s listed below in my own name. Some are available for purchasing through my Gateway Shop.
The CD’s that doesn’t appear in the web shop can be bought directly from me. Just send an e mail to [email protected]
2022
In the Ghanaian language Ga, the word MALA means: “I will Sing!”
BonNoir Trio draw inspiration from traditional music of West Africa, Blues and Jazz. Their music is open, groovy and lyrical, with lots of space for improvisation and the magic of the moment.
Line up:
Simon Winse: Flute Peule, N’Goni, L’Arc á Bouche, Vocal
Katrine Suwalski: Saxophone, Vocal
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
THANKS to KODA Kultur for financial support!
2020 – Single
A funky single from Rhythm & Wind Duo
All flutes and percussion played by Dela Botri (GH)
Tenor and bariton saxes played by Katrine Suwalski (DK)
Gateway Music 2020
2018
The music explores the border between Jazz and West African drum music tradition. The West African rhythms that make up the jazz roots, come here in their acoustic form.
Line up
Dela Botri: Flute & Percussion
Katrine Suwalski: Saxophone
2017 – single
Recorded one evening in Big Dream Studio, Ghana in collaboration with Dela Botri and Maxwell Dagati.
Line up
Dela Botri: Flute & Percussion
Katrine Suwalski: Saxophone
Maxwell Dagati: Ballophone
The Blessing // Another World Sextet
ft. Morten Carlsen (tenorsax, taragot) & Kristian von Späth (vocal)
2016
Live recording of the composition The Blessing (by K. Suwalski). Another World Sextet feat. Morten Carlsen and Kristian von Späth. Messias Church and The Jewish Synagogue in Copenhagen, 2012.
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax
Lis Wessberg: Trombone
Rikke Shelde: Piano, Vocal
Jens Skou Olsen: Bas
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Benita Haastrup: Drums
Featuring:
Morten Carlsen: Tenorsax, Taragot
Kristian von Späth: Vocal
2013
With his expressive playing, Tchicai adds new contrasts and colours to the bands organic and tight musical universe.
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax
Lis Wessberg: Trombone
Rikke Shelde: Piano, Vocal
Jens Skou Olsen: Bas
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Benita Haastrup: Drums
Featuring:
John Tchicai: Tenorsax
2008
Music for children.
Songs of the Drumtroll, composed by Katrine Suwalski
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax, Baritonsax
Rikke Shelde: Piano, Vocal
Jens Skou Olsen: Bas
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Benita Haastrup: Drums
Released in Denmark 2004
Korea 2007
Jazz compositions by Katrine Suwalski
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax
Rikke Shelde: Piano, Vocal
Hugo Rasmussen: Bass
Jens Skou Olsen: Bas
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Benita Haastrup: Drums
2001
Music by Schmidt and Suwalski for cello, percussion, sax and piano.
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax
Marie Schmidt: Piano
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Camilla Kirchhoff: Cello
1996
The album features original compositions by Katrine Suwalski, a suite in three movements by Benita Haastrup and a medley of kpanlogo songs sung by Ayi Solomon and Okyerema Pra.
The band Another World was called Ghanaian Inspiration during the first couple of years.
The album is named after the special guest: Ghanaian masterdrummer Odomankoma Kyerema Kwamena Pra, who again is named after a local river.
Line up:
Katrine Suwalski: Tenorsax Lis Wessberg: Trombone
Marie Schmidt: Piano
Hugo Rasmussen: Bass
Ayi Solomon: Percussion
Benita Haastrup: Drums
Featuring:
Okyerema Kwamena Pra: Percussion
&
Rikke Schelde: Vocal on Weson
