Being in the moment while it happens - Esbjörn Svensson Active between 1993 and 2008, Esbjörn Svensson Trio aka e.s.t. was a trailblazing Swedish jazz trio comprised of Dan Berglund on double bass, Esbjörn Svensson on piano and Magnus Öström on drums. Rejuvenating the image of the classic piano-dominated jazz trio and putting ... [Continue Reading]
Esbjörn Svensson Trio
Esbjörn Svensson Trio: From Gagarin’s point of view
Swedish Jazz pianist Esbjörn Svensson (1964 – 2008) died prematurely five years ago today at the young age of 44. The magnificent "From Gagarin’s point of view" stands out as one of the trio’s most recognizable ballads. It also featured on the trio’s [amazon text=eponymous&asin=B0000258B5] 1999 recording, their first ... [Continue Reading]