Album Notes

\"Kal Bergendahl Project puts out another winning CD\"
Kenosha News, May 9th, 2008. Paddy Fineran

Everlasting Life is the new KBP collection of songs. For those familiar with KBP, there is much you will be familiar with.
The rhythm section is, as expected, with Bergendahl on bass guitar and Nick Kraeuter on drums right in the pocket. Bergendahl is smart enough not to overpower his soloists and vocalists. It’s not just the timing and finesse of the drummer that excels, but the snare simply sparkles and is placed just right in the mix, which often isn’t the case on a lot of other recordings. Kudos to the engineer.
Sax and Keyboard solos make up the majority of flights into fancy, but the players are wise to keep them short.
The emphasis in the instrumental songs is on ensemble playing, which has gotten even better after previous KBP releases. Think of older Yellowjackets, the Rippingtons and Spyro Gyra and you’ve got an idea of the sound here.
The vocalists on the disc are-as usual- a cut above most singers in the (southeast Wisconsin) area and for that matter at least on a par with what you’ll find on mainstream radio…
Overall, “Everlasting Life” deserves a good listen. It’s great music and a comfortable feel for a sunny day or stormy night, a cuddle on the couch or a drive in the country.