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Written about WSGF:

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"...Once More, Dear Friends! is an exploration of music that resonates beyond the clean and refined. Soovik and his ensemble have delivered a powerful and transformative musical experience, proving that the grand finale is just the beginning of something extraordinary. Each track offers a unique and engaging listening experience. This album is not just a testament to William Soovik's talent as a composer and bandleader; it is a statement that great music often lies in the unpredictable and raw, or as Soovik mentions in the marketing material, "rustic." The leader invites us to embrace the beautiful imperfections and raw emotions that make this album a compelling work of art".

- Glenn Astarita (Album Review, All About Jazz, 21-07-2024) 

 

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"... William Soovik lets his drumstick fly freely across the drums, in the context of his melodic jazz...

...This is smart and happy jazz, delivered with a wide smile and lot's of love... "

- Peter Feurst (Live concert review, Jönköpingsposten, 22-10-2023) 

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"... There is something youthful about William Soovik Grand Finale... There's a genuine joy when playing the music and whatever minor mistakes that happens doesn't seem to matter... "

- Lars Böhlin (Live concert review, Västerbottens-Kuriren, 22-10-2021) 

 

Click HERE to read the full review, in Swedish. 

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"... This Gothenburgian quintet has embodies most of the qualities of a great jazz group: a strong emotional output, a connection with the audience, artistic freedom and a never waivering pulse... There are no nets. Every musical leap is an unpredictable musical adventure... "

- Gunnar Wiklund (Live concert review, Folkbladet, 22-10-2021) 

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"... The music feels open and created in the moment despite the fact that it contains well written, fun melodies and thoroughly arranged ensemble parts. It's well organized and messy at the same time. Major is an album that is easy to like!"

- Jan Strand (Album review, JAZZ (Orkesterjournalen), 23-09-2020) 

 

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"William Soovik has done it again! An exciting, fun and well composed album!"

- Jonas Persson (Album review, Det Tornas Rymd - Facebook Page, 22-07-2020)

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Click HERE for the full post, in Swedish.

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"...a record with a mix of euphoria and melancholy that won't be categorized or put in any box"

- Peter Bornemar (Album review, Lira Musikmagasin, 28-05-2020)

 

Click HERE to read the full review, in Swedish. 

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"... It's a great pleasure spending time with William, his band and the music that they make. I have a feeling that William Soovik Grand Finale is a great live band and would love to see them perform here in Norway".

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Click HERE to read the full review, in Norwegian.

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"The Gothenburgian drummer William Soovik's peculiar mix of free jazz, rock and melancholy is hardly calculated, but feels very genuine. And his band is exellent!" (4/5)

- Johannes Cornell (Album review, Dagens Nyheter, 12-08-2018)

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Click HERE to read the full review, in Swedish.

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"This is good. Really good!"

- Jonas Persson (Interview and review, Det Tornas Rymd, 03-08-2018)

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Click HERE to read the full interview, in Swedish.

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"William Soovik Grand Finale is a wonderful and original band with new, exciting voices"

- Tor Hammerø (Album review, Netavisen.no, 06-12-2018)

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Click HERE to read the full review, in Norwegian.

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"...An excellent band in a jazz-rustling, carefree and clearly rustic music".

- Leif Carlsson (Album review, Lira Musikmagasin, 26-09-2019)

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Click HERE to read the full review, in Swedish.

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