Esbjorn Svensson Trio

The Esbj�rn Svensson Trio are serious jazz artists who just happen to have pop star charisma, videos that play on MTV Scandinavia, and hit singles on the charts. They also get the audience singing along to jazz standards by guys like Thelonious Monk. Initially self-taught, Svensson eventually did a fouryear stint in musical studies at Stockholm University in order to develop the technical skills necessary to fully express his exuberant, genre-crossing ideas; the last decade has seen his trio release several acclaimed albums and earn multiple awards, both national and international. A gifted pianist who cites Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett as major influences, Svensson is a confident innovator who deftly incorporates hints of drum �n� bass, electronica, funk, and even European classical influences into his seductive, primarily jazz-based soundscapes. Longtime colleagues include Magnus �str�m drums and Dan Berglund bass. �One of the hottest jazz acts in Europe today.� - Downbeat