JÃ¶rgen Schelander has been in lots of bands over the years since early age. Finnish metal pioneers OZ is one. But he also found joy accompanying for instance Swedish artist Dan Lindblad covering songs written by the legendary Carl-Michael Bellman or with Great Britains enfant terrible Judge Dread. But in recent years the focus has been on Misth (with singer Maria RÃ¥dsten from One More Time) and Astrakhan (with his brother Per Schelander on bass, Marcus Jidell of Avatarium on guitar and later Johan Hallgren of Pain of Salvation on guitar). Astrakhan released several albums getting only great reviews, but after touring and a livealbum performing the classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar (featuring Mats LevÃ©n amongst others) in 2018, JÃ¶rgen felt it was time to leave the band. Jesus Christ Superstar has over the years been a huge part of JÃ¶rgens musical journey as he, in his young twenties, performed the rock opera with Peter JÃ¶back. JÃ¶rgen has also played keyboards on almost every album by Swedens AOR heavyweight champions House of Shakira. But he enjoys himself the most when he's on stage in a live situation. That's where he found the rest of the Sweet Freedom band. HÃ¥kan Nilsson (guitar), HÃ¥kan Rangemo (drums) and especially Jan Lund (bass) played a huge part in the band Sabbtail (featuring again Mats LevÃ©n and Fredrik Ã…kesson of Opeth). HÃ¥kan, Jan and HÃ¥kan are all members of Deepest Purple, a great band covering the songs of Deep Purple. Last but certainly not least there is the lead singer, Stefan Nykvist. Stefan has as a professional singer been diligently hired for several years. He has toured and collaborated with such artists as Carola and Eric Gadd. He's been singing songs in Disney-movies and in musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar for instance). Stefan has over the years worked in every big entertainment show in Sweden and with big international stars such as Liza Minelli. Stefan is also the singer of Sarayasign, who released their debut album this year.

Tracklist:

The River of Silver and Gold
Join the Circus
Wasted Time
Good Life
Istanbul
Honor Thy Name
I Am Alive
Ghost of You
Rest in Peace

UPC: 745687094125
Label: Melodic Passion Recs
Release Date: 7.8.22
Format: CD

Sweet Freedom - According To Jorgen Schelander (CD)