Esbjörn Svensson Tribute
Friday 20 June 2008 23:30-1:00 (Radio 3)
Jez Nelson presents a tribute to the late Swedish pianist Esbjorn Svensson, who died on Saturday in a diving accident, at the age of 44.
Since forming in 1990, Esbjorn's trio EST transformed jazz music, both in their native Sweden and around the world. Their songbook of intricate and anthemic tunes - which have become standards for a generation of younger musicians - as well as their countless festival appearances, made them a live phenomenon, with an appeal that extended well beyond their core jazz fanbase.
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Playlist
Tribute to Esbjorn Svensson
Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Peggy Sutton
Jez Nelson presents a tribute to the late Swedish pianist Esbjorn Svensson, who died on Saturday 14th June in a diving accident at the age of 44.
All music performed and composed by e.s.t.
Esbjorn Svensson - piano
Dan Berglund - bass
Magnus Ostrom - drums
Track Title - From Gargarin's Point of View
Recorded live on 16th October 1999 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London
Jez interviews Siggi Loch, founder of ACT records
Track Title - Dodge the Dodo
Recorded live on 16th October 1999 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London
Jez is joined in the studio by Jon Newey, editor of Jazzwise Magazine
Interviews with Esbjorn Svensson, Dan Berglund and Magnus Ostrom, recorded in 2001
Track Title - Spam-Boo-Limbo
Recorded live on 10th February 2001 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London
Guitarist Pat Metheny shares his memories of Esbjorn Svensson
Track Title - When God Created The Coffee Break
Recorded live on 9th March 2002 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London
Track Title - Serenade For The Renegade
Recorded live on 9th March 2002 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London
Jez interviews Esbjorn Svensson - recorded in 2006
Track Title - Believe, Beleft, Below
Recorded live on 19th March 2005 at The Sage, Gateshead
Track Title - Behind The Yashmak
Recorded live on 19th March 2005 at The Sage, Gateshead
More information about e.s.t. at www.est-music.com
