IT’S THE JOURNEY

With his first album, THIS IS LIFE, Andreas Aleman proved that he had the voice, the songs and the grooves to make him recognized as one of Sweden’s most soulful artists….”Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish funky boy!”- Nils Landgren…”Here’s living proof that Swedish artists are still able to create first class westcoast pop. Andreas places himself among artists like Bill Champlin, Kenny Loggins, Bill Cantos and Bobby Caldwell.”- Ola Gränshagen.

 IT’S THE JOURNEY will continue to establish Andreas as the preeminent soul singer in Sweden and a world-class performing artist.

Andreas has gained a following in Sweden through his sold-out shows at Fasching in Stockholm and is reaching new fans throughout the world. He has been invited to perform with the acclaimed band, Santa Fe & the Fat City Horns at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, and shows are planned for Los Angeles, North Carolina and New York City along with possible tours in Russia, Italy, Spain and Germany.

 The album combines traditional soul/R&B/gospel and funk elements, which pays homage to his influences, Ray Charles, Michael McDonald, Michael Ruff and others, while maintaining his own contemporary sound. Andreas has produced, recorded and arranged the entire album and nine of the ten tracks were co-written by him.

Together with the top musicians in Sweden, Andreas has succeeded in making a second album that has all the elements of a breakout international success.

 Andreas is not a pre-fabricated artist… this is the real deal…something new in today’s music world…pure old-fashioned talent. 

Just before the New Year we finished the final mixes for Andreas Aleman’s new album IT’S THE JOURNEY… and it certainly has been one! We started working on this album back in early 2010… a lot has happened since then… and it feels great to finally get this one out there. We have a tentative release date set for late March in Stockholm. Please check back later for the final date and place. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to making IT’S THE JOURNEY. We are truly grateful to be able to work with some of the best musicians, mixers, photographers, etc., in Sweden. Everyone did an incredible job and we’d like to sincerely thank you all.

Andreas Aleman & Brian Hobbs- January 2012

IT’S THE JOURNEY

Keyboards and lead vocals: Andreas Aleman

Backing vocals: Louise Palmstierna, Pelle Ankarberg, Peter Getz, Anna Häll, Anders von Hofsten, Britta Bergström, Greta Folkesson, Suzanne Tingwall

Musicians: Christer Jansson, Tom Beimel, Andy Pfeiler, Mikael Berg Andersson, Anders Hedlund, Thobias Gabrielsson, Patrik Skogh, Wojtek Goral, Staffan Findin, Mikael Wikman, Stefan Gunnarsson,  and Jonas Gröning.

Recording and Mix: Marcus Black

Mastering: Ron Boustead

Photos, video and layout: Mats Uneland, John Honk

Members of our “This is Life” crew: Lennart Jensen, Jonna Thomasson, Nanna Brickman

Web support: Sami Vesamo, Tapani Rauha

Songwriters: Andreas Aleman, Brian Hobbs, Peter Bertilsson, Jonas André, Stefan Gunnarsson, Ron Boustead, Adam Fietz

Moral support: Mikael Engström, Scott Gross, Bengt Isaksson, Björn Söderqvist, Georges Lang, Uwe Reith, Arnaud Leger, Andrea Di Puccio, Reneé Hanqvist, Fasching, Magnus Palmqvist, Ola Gränshagen, Jerry Lopez, all the musicians that have played at Andreas’ live shows, our families and most importantly… the fans that support Andreas and his music! 

Over the next couple of months we’ll be posting samples from the albums, interviews with Andreas and behind the scenes looks at the recording process, information about the songs, etc.

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ANDREAS ALEMAN is busy tracking his second album. His first album, THIS IS LIFE, got fantastic reponse from critics and fans. we plan to build on that success, so stay tuned for more slick, funky songs with Andreas’ vocals and keyboard stylings backed up by some of the funkiest musicans in Sweden. Tentative release: February 2011.

He is hard at work on his new album and this is probably the last chance to see him live before the album release this autumn. Don’t miss it!

Stockholm Soul Band

Now that we’re in a new year it’s  it’s always nice to acknowledge some of the people who helped us in 2009 and have been our supporters. And here they are in no special order: Thanks to:

Marcus Black

Plugged Distribution

Maria Nylén & Zarah Öberg

Mikael Engström

Arnaud Leger

Roger Thörström

Brian McGowan

Peter Ortvik

Jonna Thomasson

Mats Uneland

Magnus Palmquist, Jocke Sandhagen, Cedwin Sandanamn and the entire staff at Fasching

 Georges Lang

Florian Höll

Julie Lindahl

The American Club of Sweden

Tapani Rauha

Sami Vesamo

Daniel Ekblom

Bengt Isaksson

Takeshi Hanashima

Kenneth Bremer

Björn Söderqvist

Nils Landgren

Michael Ruff

Björn Skifs

and to all the people who have come to our shows, bought our albums or downloaded our music! And a big thank you to all the great musicians and vocal artists that participated in our recordings and shows!

We wish you all the best in 2010 and hope we can bring you some more great music!

Best,

Brian Hobbs

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Happy Holidays!

“A Soulful Christmas”

Some tickets are still available. Don’t miss this opportunity to “get in the Christmas spirit”. One night only- December 14 at Fasching. Traditional Christmas songs in soul/funk versions along with holiday songs by Michael McDonald, Donny Hathaway and others. Put some SOUL in your Christmas. On Monday, December 14, keyboardist/vocalist, Andreas Aleman, and guest vocalists, Anna Sahlene, Pablo Cepeda and Sofia Loell will be performing your favorite Christmas songs, along with some new Christmas classics, in soul/funk versions at Fasching. Fasching is the premier jazz club in Stockholm. They will be backed up by one of the hottest bands in Stockholm featuring Tom Beimel-bass, Christer Jansson- drums, Andy Pfeiler-guitar, Daniel Palm-keyboards, and Wojtek Goral- sax. One night only!

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 ANDREAS ALEMAN- His debut album, THIS IS LIFE, has gotten tremendous response from critics and fans; two successful shows at Fasching this year and a second album on the way and performances scheduled in the US for 2010. Nils Landgren said it best: “Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish Funky Boy! I do dig his brand new album! “This is life” has all the grooves, the moods and modes it takes to reach out… ”- Nils Landgren- trombonist, vocalist 

  

  ANNA SAHLENE- world-class vocalist. She started her career at the tender age of eleven working with renowned film director Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Shipping News) starring as Anna in the staple hit series, The Children of Bullerbyn.  In 2002, she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, Runaway.  Her electric performance secured her a third place finish in the European finals and a hit single. Currently, Anna is writing material for her upcoming album.  

 PABLO CEPEDA- world-renowned percussionist and singer. has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kasper’s Orchestra, and been featured on Allsång På Skansen,  Swedish Melody Festival, and Rhapsody in Rock with Robert Wells.

 SOFIA LOELL- Sofia Loell has already seen her share of the big times. Her first full length CD was released in 24 countries. And as if that was not enough she has also  had her music in a major motion picture that was released worldwide (View From the Top). Sofia is a fantastic singer who touches everyone with her heartfelt, beautiful and honest music.

A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 14

Fasching

(Kungsgatan 63, Stockholm)

Dinner: 6:00

Show starts at: 8:00

Get tickets here

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“Tis the season to be funky”

Put some SOUL in your Christmas. On Monday, December 14, keyboardist/vocalist, Andreas Aleman, and guest vocalists, Anna Sahlene, Pablo Cepeda and Sofia Loell will be performing your favorite Christmas songs, along with some new Christmas classics, in soul/funk versions at Fasching. Fasching is the premier jazz club in Stockholm. They will be backed up by one of the hottest bands in Stockholm featuring Tom Beimel-bass, Christer Jansson- drums, Andy Pfeiler-guitar, Daniel Palm-keyboards, and Wojtek Goral- sax. One night only!

Order tickets here

 ANDREAS ALEMAN- His debut album, THIS IS LIFE, has gotten tremendous response from critics and fans; two successful shows at Fasching this year and a second album on the way and performances scheduled in the US for 2010. Nils Landgren said it best: “Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish Funky Boy! I do dig his brand new album! “This is life” has all the grooves, the moods and modes it takes to reach out… ”- Nils Landgren- trombonist, vocalist 

                  

  ANNA SAHLENE- world-class vocalist. She started her career at the tender age of eleven working with renowned film director Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Shipping News) starring as Anna in the staple hit series, The Children of Bullerbyn.  In 2002, she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, Runaway.  Her electric performance secured her a third place finish in the European finals and a hit single. Currently, Anna is writing material for her upcoming album.  

PABLO CEPEDA- world-renowned percussionist and singer. has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kasper’s Orchestra, and been featured on Allsång På Skansen,  Swedish Melody Festival, and Rhapsody in Rock with Robert Wells.

SOFIA LOELL- Sofia Loell has already seen her share of the big times. Her first full length CD was released in 24 countries. And as if that was not enough she has also  had her music in a major motion picture that was released worldwide (View From the Top). Sofia is a fantastic singer who touches everyone with her heartfelt, beautiful and honest music.

A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 14

Fasching

(Kungsgatan 63, Stockholm)

Dinner: 6:00

Show starts at: 8:00

Get tickets here