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Ewan
Svensson, considered by many to be one of Sweden´s most interesting
jazz guitarists, has been both a member and leader of a succession of
many jazz groups since the end of the 70´s. In 1984 he formed
his first group under his own name. It started out as a trio but grew
to a quartet - Ewan Svensson Quartet which since then has existed in
some different constellations, toured regularly and made several records
which have all been well received.
In 1987 it was time to put together a new trio, then for the purpose
of accompanying the world-famous Polish saxophonist Zbigniew Namyslowski
for a tour in Sweden. That collaboration continued for some years with
tours to clubs, festivals and radio and TV engagements in different
parts of Europe.
The
trio´s first CD PRESENT DIRECTIONS with Palle Danielsson - bass,
and Magnus Gran - drums, was released in -91 and received excellent
reviews.
In 1993 the trio performed at, amongst other locations, the Autumn Rhythm
Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, with Yasuhito Mori replacing Danielsson
on bass and since then the group has been intact.
EST has performed mostly in Scandinavia but also in Japan where they
had a great success on a tour in the fall of 1998. The idea of the trio
is based on the conclusion that it´s easier to conduct a conversation
with fewer people. The interplay becomes close and intensive and at
the same time a stimulating challenge.
The music is modern melodic jazz made up of originals by Ewan Svensson
together with a few favourite standards. |
