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Esbjörn Svensson Trio

Esbj?rn Svensson Trio (or e.s.t. �� not to be confused with Electro Shock Therapy and an Italian band, which currently redirects here: Mostrati), (formed 1990) were a Swedish jazz piano trio with Esbj?rn Svensson (piano), Dan Berglund (double bass) and Magnus ?str?m (drums). e.s.t were renowned for their vibrant style - playing in rock venues to young crowds. They achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim throughout Europe. Their 1999 release "From Gagarin's Point of View" started their international breakthrough, being the first e.s.t. album to be released outside of Scandinavia through the German label ACT. The group was the first �� and still the only �� European Group to appear on the cover of Downbeat Magazine. Esbj?rn Svensson tragically died after a diving accident in Sweden on June 14, 2008. He was 44 years old. In 1995 and 1996 Esbj?rn Svensson was awarded Swedish Jazz Musician of the Year and 1998 Songwriter of the Year, and the 1997 release "Winter in Venice" �C consisting mainly of original material �C was awarded the Swedish Grammy. "Strange Place For Snow", E.S.T.'s 2002 release earned numerous awards including the Jahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (from the German Phonoacademy), the German Jazz Award, Choc de l'ann��e (Jazzman, France), the Victoire du Jazz �C the French Grammy �C as best international act and also the Revelation of the Festival award, a special award from Midem. In December 2004, E.S.T. were awarded the Hans Koller prize as European Artist of the Year.

Out now! Esbj?rn Svensson Trio e.s.t. live in Gothenburg (ACT Music). 3 LP-Vinyl-Set also available.

Out now! Esbjörn Svensson Trio e.s.t. live in Gothenburg (ACT Music). 3 LP-Vinyl-Set also available.

Source: All About Jazz
October 28, 2019

��...and finally evening comes. We usually meet in the dressing room. Magnus�� drumsticks are pattering against his legs. ?ke is talking��saying something about different sound systems or complaining about the US and Bush. Dan and I are jumping up and down to get our energy going. Then we go on stage, meet the audience, the music. Timeless, without a program, without a set list. We want to be open to what fits just then. Sometimes nothing comes to mind and ...
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Recording

Esbj?rn Svensson Trio "Live In London" Worldwide Release on ACT Music

Esbjörn Svensson Trio "Live In London" Worldwide Release on ACT Music

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
May 18, 2018

The release of this album marks a poignant moment: the tenth anniversary of the tragic and premature death of Esbjorn Svensson on 14 June 2008. During the last ten years after the end of e.s.t. there have been constant reminders of the indelible mark which the band has left on the international jazz scene. Indeed it is hard to imagine a whole generation of currently highly successful young bands all over the world, often attracting an audience of same age, ...
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Opinion

A Journey to The Self: Tribute to Esbjorn Svensson / Trio

Source: Mehdi El Mouden
November 22, 2010

By Mehdi El Mouden He never claimed to play jazz and was often at pains to explain his music. Esbjorn Svensson could blend together electric frenzy along with jazz swing. The result is often a tripping music, punctuated with ending trance. The first notes leave the impression of climbing stairs. Repetitive, rapid and accompanied with drums, they pave the ground for the journey to be undertaken. Unlike songs where one's mind can stray a bit for stroll, Svensson's songs compel ...
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Technology

Esbjorn Svensson Trio Video Tribute

Source: All About Jazz
June 16, 2008

e.s.t. is a phenomenon: A jazz trio, which sees itself as a pop band that plays jazz, which broke with the tradition of leader and sidemen in favor of equality within its members, which not only plays jazz- venues but also venues usually reserved for rock bands, which uses light effects and fog-machines in their live shows, which gets a whole audience to sing-a-long with jazz-standards as eg. Thelonius Monk's “Bemsha Swing", is a trio that goes beyond the scope ...
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