Petter Eldh's explosive ensemble Koma Saxo continues their adventures with a new album "Koma West", out on We Jazz Records, 18 March 2022. The album sees Koma Saxo expand on their previous sound with the addition of vocalist Sofia Jernberg and a strong cast of featured artists, including cellist Lucy Railton, violinist Maria Reich, pianist Kit Downes and accordionist Kiki Eldh (Petter's mom!). The hard-hitting key quintet remains, including Eldh on bass and assorted instruments, Christian Lillinger on drums, plus saxophonists Otis Sandsjö (of Y-OTIS), Jonas Kullhammar and Mikko Innanen bringing the SAXO to the KOMA operation.
Petter Eldh introduces the first single "Croydon Koma":
"Croydon is where drummer James Maddren lives. It might feel a bit random, but it’s where I was when I came up with the blueprint for this song and it’s also where I always stay when I’m in London, so in a way that represents a home where I’ve always feel welcome, and it’s a place I really miss because I haven’t been there for so long because of the pandemic."