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Patrick Rydman

About Me

Patrick Rydman is a rare occurence on the Swedish music scene: A male jazz singer of the younger generation who writes his own material. His music sounds like “poetic singer/songwriter jazz with strong pop sentiments and a little bit of circus”, according to Patrick himself. Influenced by songwriters like Bacharach, Jobim, Paddy McAloon, Bill Withers and Joni Mitchell, raised on pop songs and tunes from the Great American Songbook, the resulting mix is Patrick’s own: melodic, personal, groovy, intimate and full of variation. He is backed by some of Sweden’s hottest musicians: Fabian Kallerdahl on piano and keys, Josef Kallerdahl on bass, Henrik Cederblom on guitar and Miko Rezler on drums. Other guests include Lisen Rylander on sax and vocals, Malin Dahlström on vocals, and Johan Håkansson on drums. I Will Do It is his debut as a solo artist. On myspace material from that album is showcased, but he also writes in other styles. Always looking for talented people to collaborate with, here's an invitation to give a holler if you like what you hear and have any creative ideas.

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/23/2006
Band Website: www.patrickrydman.com
Band Members: Patrick Rydman (vocals, percussion, trumpet), Fabian Kallerdahl (keyboards), Henrik Cederblom (guitars), Josef Kallerdahl (bass), Miko Rezler/Johan Håkansson (drums). Some help from Lisen Rylander (sax, backing vocals), Malin Dahlström (backing vocals) and Markus Ahlberg (trombone)
Influences: The standard stuff of the Great American Songbook and the singers that made those classics come alive (Frankie, Tony, Ella, Sarah, Julie, Aretha and so on). Finnish tango. Good songs in general (I decide!). Other big influences and heroes thru the years: Bacharach/David, Tom Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Prefab Sprout, Abba, Police and Sting, Beatles, Deep Purple, Yes, Genesis, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Bill Withers, Eva Cassidy, Crowded House, Joni Mitchell, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, David Bowie and too many more to mention.
Sounds Like: You tell me, I'd love to know...
Record Label: Footprint Records www.footprintrecords.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

On TV!

Yeah! One of the songs that didn't make it on to the album nevertheless has made it in television! My little retro swing ditty "The End Of The Rainbow" aired on Feb 12 on the NBC comedy show "Kath & K...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Vote/rösta!

I am once again on top of the Popitopp radio list on small local station Popradion. It's pretty cool, even though it doesn't bring lots of champagne and limos. It's the title track from my CD I WILL D...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Reviews/Recensioner Updated

A new review from Sweden's biggest music mag Groove just came in. Four G:s out of five:ENG:It's hard to not smile cosily when listening to Patrick Rydman for the first time. He manages to touch some k...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:44:00 GMT

New Versions Added

I have changed my playlist to include radio edits of three tracks from I Will Do It, and the final CD-versions of Overnight Sensation, When You're Not Around and A Heartche On the Side. Only total aud...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:17:00 GMT

Brand New Homepage!

My homepage is finally up and running! Here you can listen to all my music, buy the CD in physical or downloadable form, even get a cool T-shirt! Check it out here:patrickrydman.com
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:49:00 GMT

Number One!

Tack alla ni som röstat på A Heartache On The Side på Popradions lista, nu är jag på topp! Limousinerna hägrar, champagnen flödar... Rösta gärna igen:Popradion
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:09:00 GMT

Get I Will Do It today!

You can now order or download my new album I Will Do It from My Brand New Homepage
Posted by on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:58:00 GMT

Klättrar på listan! Rösta igen!

Jag har klättrat till tredje plats på Popradions topplista med min låt A Heartache on the Side! Tack alla ni som röstat! Vill ni hålla mig kvar på listan, gå in på www.popradion.se/pop.i.topp/rostsede...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:29:00 GMT

I am featured on Swedes Please!!

I am currently featured on an American blog! This guy, Craig Bonnell, writes about Swedish indie pop mostly. His blog, Swedesplease, was the first daily mp3 blog devoted to Swedish music. It's gone on...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:23:00 GMT

Album out now!!

My album is now available on www.footprintrecords.com and on other selected websites. May the angels teach it to fly!
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:20:00 GMT