Esbjörn Svensson Trio (or e.s.t.) was a Swedish jazz piano trio formed in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Esbjörn Svensson Trio (or e.s.t.) was a Swedish jazz piano trio formed in 1990 with Esbjörn Svensson (piano) (1964-2008), Dan Berglund (double bass) and Magnus Öström (drums). The abbreviation e.s.t. must not be confused with the band Electro Shock Therapy or an Italian band called EST.
e.s.t was renowned for their vibrant style - playing in rock venues to young crowds. They achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim throughout Europe. Their 1999 release From Gagarin's Point of View started their international breakthrough, being the first e.s.t. album to be released outside of Scandinavia through the German label ACT.
In 1995 and 1996 Esbjörn Svensson was awarded Swedish Jazz Musician of the Year and 1998 Songwriter of the Year, and the 1997 release Winter in Venice, consisting mainly of original material – was awarded the Swedish Grammy. Strange Place For Snow, E.S.T.'s 2002 release earned numerous awards including the Jahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (from the German Phonoacademy), the German Jazz Award, Choc de l'année (Jazzman, France), the Victoire du Jazz – the French Grammy – as best international act and also the Revelation of the Festival award, a special award from Midem. In December 2004, E.S.T. was awarded the Hans Koller prize as European Artist of the Year.
Esbjörn Svensson tragically died after a diving accident in Sweden on June 14, 2008. He was 44 years old.
2022 saw the release of Svensson's posthumous solo piano album, HOME.S.. Scrobbles of this album are auto-corrected by Last.fm and re-directed to the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, whereas the album is credited to Svensson alone.
e.s.t was renowned for their vibrant style - playing in rock venues to young crowds. They achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim throughout Europe. Their 1999 release From Gagarin's Point of View started their international breakthrough, being the first e.s.t. album to be released outside of Scandinavia through the German label ACT.
In 1995 and 1996 Esbjörn Svensson was awarded Swedish Jazz Musician of the Year and 1998 Songwriter of the Year, and the 1997 release Winter in Venice, consisting mainly of original material – was awarded the Swedish Grammy. Strange Place For Snow, E.S.T.'s 2002 release earned numerous awards including the Jahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (from the German Phonoacademy), the German Jazz Award, Choc de l'année (Jazzman, France), the Victoire du Jazz – the French Grammy – as best international act and also the Revelation of the Festival award, a special award from Midem. In December 2004, E.S.T. was awarded the Hans Koller prize as European Artist of the Year.
Esbjörn Svensson tragically died after a diving accident in Sweden on June 14, 2008. He was 44 years old.
2022 saw the release of Svensson's posthumous solo piano album, HOME.S.. Scrobbles of this album are auto-corrected by Last.fm and re-directed to the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, whereas the album is credited to Svensson alone.
What Though the Way May Be Long
Esbjörn Svensson Trio Lyrics
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jorge karkalius
When i listen to this track every time i think my mom....i lost her 2 years ago and listening to this track makes me feel that her soul rests somewhere in piece....i miss her so much....!!!!
Inari
This to me is one of the single best Parkour videos out there. Artistically it's superb, but also in the movement and in the mindset that it captures. You see focus, progression and challenge, as well as control and reaching for further.
I remember watching this when it was first doing the rounds, and it still stands out from the crowd today.
Olgostin
Really good tribute to a fantastic piece of music :) I still remember how sad I was when I heard about Esbjörn Svensson's Death... peace!
Kingdave007
It's basically one of the nicest and certainly most beautiful video ive ever seen. The music and the movements and just everything fits together so well. Really well done. Keep it up. I appreaciate the work. As English people would say: This is well good :D
Teghead
4.25 when I realised that shot was played in reverse!!! Hahah amazing! That was so cool, I wanna train with you properly sometime. :) I liked how you're always going at your own pace doing your own thing in this video, strong feeling of individuality.. like, internalised concentration.
Mucalytic
Wow, just watched this for the first time. You're such an inspiration guy Elliot! I really enjoyed training with you while you were still in London. Thanks for putting me in your vid too (the jump looks even better backward).
Igri bez Igrachki
one of my favourite E.S.T. pieces - magnificent! ♥
Max Lee Fox
after all these years I still come back to this video. how times have changed
Alexandre Martineau
@Max Lee Fox I see you're a man of fine taste
Max Lee Fox
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