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Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: darkstar01 on June 20, 2008, 02:29:00 AM

I found it kind of odd no one had commented on Esbjorn Svensson's passing yet.
Esbjorn was a great pianist and a leader of a trio (E.S.T.) that many would consider a priceless and timeless addition to the European jazz scene, and the jazz scene in general.  
He died Saturday in a diving accident. Another musician gone too early at the age of 44.
If you've never checked EST out, do yourself a favor and do so as soon as you can.

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: David Houck on June 20, 2008, 05:42:57 PM

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mr9Ahdvpbo) is a video of a really nice tune.

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: David Houck on June 20, 2008, 06:56:40 PM

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUvM5KKvX0) is gorgeous!

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: artswork99 on June 20, 2008, 09:51:04 PM

Tragic...  Another soul creating such beauty will be missed.

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: jazzyvee on June 21, 2008, 12:28:54 AM

Wow I didn't know that he had passed away I have two of their CD's and have played their music many times on my Jazz radio programme.
 
He was a phenomenal player and the band had a fantastically unique sound.
 
I will try to sort out a tribute programme to him on my programme soon.
Any good links would be greatly appreciated.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: David Houck on June 21, 2008, 07:09:30 AM

Jazzyvee; there is a bit of a bio at their website here (http://www.est-music.com/).  There is a remembrance at All About Jazz here (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=29803); and a very nice interview here (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=15579).  There's a concert review at Jazz Police here (http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/6114/53/).

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: darkstar01 on June 21, 2008, 08:50:04 PM

Ethan Iverson wrote a little bit about The Bad Plus double billing with EST over at his blog (which is always worth reading)
http://thebadplus.typepad.com/dothemath/ (http://thebadplus.typepad.com/dothemath/)

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: David Houck on June 22, 2008, 07:57:34 AM

Thanks Austin!  I like what he says about the band concept and about live sound.  Nice article!

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: David Houck on June 22, 2008, 08:16:20 AM

I wasn't familiar with The Bad Plus, so I youtubed.  This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZBer-pSaLI) is really nice!

Title: Esbjorn Svensson
Post by: darkstar01 on June 22, 2008, 09:29:18 AM

not to digress too far, but the bad plus is, in my opinion, the best and most creative band on the scene right now.  if you ever get a chance to see them live, do it.  they're playing a show in nyc with kurt rosenwinkel on tuesday, and i will definitely be there.  dave king (the drummer) has another band called happy apple that's pretty incredible, too.