Lundgren’s relationship with New York began much earlier than 2005. In 2000, he became the to perform at Carnegie Hall during the "Swedish Jazz Salutes the USA" concert. This legacy of bridging two continents continues today through his leadership of the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival and his ongoing work with the Mare Nostrum trio .
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. janlundgren.innewyork.zip
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" Lundgren’s relationship with New York began much earlier
Lundgren is often described as a pioneer who melds the bebop tradition with the melodic "coolness" of his Swedish roots. Critics noted that these sessions captured a "supergroup" energy—Lundgren’s ability to create space and maintain a melodic core even while navigating complex, pulsating grooves. On May 31 and June 1, 2005, Jan
Johfu requested the inclusion of "Autumn in New York," "Cherokee," and "The Gypsy".
The 2005 In New York album is part of a broader series of nine trio albums Lundgren recorded for Marshmallow throughout the 2000s and 2010s. For years, the album was a rare find, largely out of print until its recent reissue on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube . Legacy of a Scandinavian Pioneer