EnglishPetter Eldh
was obsessed with Jazz, Classical, Soul, Reggae, Swedish folk music, Middle-Eastern and Hip Hop at an early age and collected vinyl since the age of 7. He initially played the guitar before switching to what became his primary instrument, the double bass. Early influences such as Charles Mingus, Anders Jormin, Charlie Haden, Charlie Parker, A Tribe Called Quest, Monica Zetterlund, Samla Mammas Manna, Aretha Franklin and Earth Wind & Fire have guided his diverse output as a musician. Long-standing collaborations include the following erratic and progressive forces: Kit Downes, James Maddren, Sofia Jernberg, Jameszoo, Otis Sandsjö (Y-Otis), Lucia Cadotsch Speak Low, Mette Rasmussen, Peter Evans, Hayden Chisholm, Gard Nilssen, Peter Bruun, Christian Lillinger, Benoit Delbecq, Jonas Kullhammar, Per “Texas” Johansson and Kaja Draksler. As a producer he has remixed work by Jaga Jazzist – The Shrine (Brainfeeder), Jameszoo – Flake (Brainfeeder), DLW – Repurposing DLW (Plaist), Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra – Vula (Afterhours), Speak Low (Enja) and releases his own music on Edition Records and the Finnish label WeJazz Records where he’s releasing albums with his bands KOMA SAXO, ENEMY & Y-OTIS. His latest album is called POST KOMA by KOMA SAXO and was released by WEJAZZ records in November 2023.