Author Topic: Esbjorn Svensson (Read 147 times)

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.

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 05:42:57 PM »

Here is a video of a really nice tune.

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:56:40 PM »

This is gorgeous!

artswork99 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:51:04 PM »

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

jazzyvee · « **Reply #4 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

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:09:30 AM »

Jazzyvee; there is a bit of a bio at their website here. There is a remembrance at All About Jazz here; and a very nice interview here. There's a concert review at Jazz Police here.

darkstar01 · « **Reply #6 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/

David Houck · « **Reply #7 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!

David Houck · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2008, 08:16:20 AM »

I wasn't familiar with The Bad Plus, so I youtubed. This is really nice!

darkstar01 · « **Reply #9 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.

Author Topic: Esbjorn Svensson (Read 147 times)

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