L'INVISIBLE by Christer Bothén 3

Christer Bothén’s artistry transcends genre, tradition, and the tangible. A key figure in avant-garde jazz and global improvisation, he has spent decades exploring sound’s spiritual depth. From playing in Don Cherry’s groundbreaking Organic Music Society to leading expansive projects, Bothén has embraced the unknown, continuously reshaping his musical language.

At 83, Bothén remains deeply engaged, crafting L'INVISIBLE, a trio album with vibraphonist (and drummer) Kjell Nordeson and bassist Kansan Zetterberg. Themes emerge and dissolve as the trio improvises with deep trust and fluidity, conjuring dreamlike textures that move between meditative stillness and surging intensity.

Still evolving, still searching, Bothén continues to shape music that is as elusive as it is essential.

Christer Bothén born 1941 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Composer, musician and artist. Main instruments: bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, donso n’goni and guimbri. From 1970 onwards, Bothén collaborated with Don Cherry. In 1980 he started Bolon Bata and from 1990 onwards he has been continuing leading his own groups. Among his collaborators are also Mats Gustafsson, Sara Lundén, Goran Kajfeš.