This recently discovered piano meditation from the modest maestro behind the Esbjörn Svensson Trio will entrance fans and fascinate newcomers
June 2015
Cerys Matthews, Dr Crotchety
Cerys Matthews: getting into jazz
If you like Miles Davis, you’ll love these other jazz greats, says our musical agony aunt
August 2013
Magnus Öström: Searching for Jupiter – review
The former EST drummer has taken a big step forward here, with music that is lighter, broader and more spontaneous, writes John Fordham
September 2012
Kekko Fornarelli – review
Fornarelli's trio took time to assert its own voice, but this dazzling gig ultimately went off with a bang, writes John Fordham
January 2012
ACT Records: 'It doesn't happen like this in the corporate world'
When its star artist Esbjörn Svensson died in a scuba accident, ACT Records almost called it a day. Instead, it's just reached its 20th anniversary on top of the jazz world. By John Fordham
January 2010
Various Artists: Magic Moments @Schloss Elmau - Best of Swedish-German Friendship Concerts
The whole venture is a powerful tribute to Esbjörn Svensson, the late piano star who died three months ago, says John Fordham
July 2008
Music blog
A swansong from Esbjörn Svensson
Esbjörn Svensson
June 2008
Music blog
Esbjörn Svensson's death is a devastating blow for jazz
In this self-aware, soulful music I found everything I was looking for - and it frequently moved me to tears
Esbjörn Svensson
Obituary: Swedish pianist and composer whose jazz trio became an international hit
Jazz pianist Esbjörn Svensson killed in scuba accident
Esbjörn Svensson, the genre-defying Swedish jazz pianist and composer, has died in a scuba diving accident, his manager said yesterday
