Bjorn Yttling, who is best known as one-third of Peter Bjorn and John, steps away from indie-pop to explore his long-standing passion for jazz with his project Yttling Jazz. On 'Illegal Hit,' his second solo album and first in two decades, Yttling channels a Charles Mingus-inspired energy into bright instrumental compositions. He is backed by a stellar Swedish ensemble including Jonas Kullhammar, Magnus Lindgren, Goran Kajfes and Dan Berglund and the sounds brim with swinging basslines, spirited horns and playful improvisation that all underline Yttling's versatility as he bridges pop vibes with timeless jazz expression.