Petter Eldh
Gritty, high-velocity jazz that treats acoustic instruments like samples. It is restless, percussive, and built for listeners who like their bebop with a hip-hop pulse.
Gritty, high-velocity jazz that treats acoustic instruments like samples. It is restless, percussive, and built for listeners who like their bebop with a hip-hop pulse.
Petter Eldh is a Swedish bassist, producer, and composer who has become a central figure in the European 'post-jazz' scene. Based in Berlin since 2009, Eldh has bridged the gap between traditional jazz improvisation and the aesthetics of hip-hop and electronic music.
His primary vehicle, Koma Saxo, exemplifies his unique approach: recording a world-class jazz quintet and then aggressively editing and overdubbing the results to create a sound that is more 'produced' than a standard live recording. His sound identity is built on a heavy, distorted upright bass tone and a fascination with 'Projekt Drums,' where he collaborates with various drummers to create rhythm-centric soundscapes. Critically, he is viewed as a visionary who has moved beyond the 'Nordic cool' stereotype, instead embracing a gritty, urban, and high-energy sound. He is a frequent collaborator with artists like Kit Downes and James Banner, and his work on labels like We Jazz Records has defined the cutting edge of the 2020s jazz renaissance.
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