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Esbjörn Svensson Trio

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Forlisteners of contemporary jazz, piano-trio enthusiasts and readers interested in european/modern jazz.
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The Profile

Swedish jazz trio led by pianist Esbjörn Svensson with Dan Berglund (bass) and Magnus Öström (drums). Active from the early 1990s until 2008, noted for blending jazz with electronic, ambient and classical influences.

The trio is known for a modern piano-trio approach that incorporates electronics and ambient textures. Esbjörn Svensson (the group's leader) died in 2008; Dan Berglund and Magnus Öström are the other core members. Reviews highlight their breakthrough albums such as Strange Place for Snow and the ambitious Leucocyte.

Two DeBaser reviews praise the trio's daring blend of jazz, electronics and atmospheric textures. Reviewers highlight Leucocyte's epic scope and Strange Place for Snow's contemporary approach. The trio is presented as brave, modern and influential within European jazz.

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