The release of this album marks a poignant moment: the tenth anniversary of the tragic and premature death of Esbjorn Svensson on 14 June 2008. It was recorded at a completely sold-out Barbican Centre in 2005, during a hugely successful and highly popular UK tour. It is e.s.t. at the peak of their creativity touring after the release of their to-date best selling album “Viaticum”.
The release of this album marks a poignant moment: the tenth anniversary of the tragic and premature death of Esbjorn Svensson on 14 June 2008.During the last ten years after the end of e.s.t. there have been constant reminders of the indelible mark which the band has left on the international jazz scene. Indeed it is hard to imagine a whole generation of currently highly successful young bands all over the world, often attracting an audience of same age, without the deep and lasting influence of the sound and the aesthetic of e.s.t. It might sound like a cliché but it is evident that through his music, Esbjörn Svensson will stay with us forever.The trio really was a phenomenon. Its scale, recognition and impact grew progressively and internationally during the seventeen years of its existence. British audiences, for example, took e.s....
BesetzungEsbjörn Svensson / piano
Dan Berglund / bass
Magnus Öström / drums
All songs composed, arranged, performed and produced by e.s.t.
(Svensson/Berglund/Öström)
Recorded by Åke Linton at the Barbican Centre, London 20 May 2005
Mixed by Åke Linton at Room 307 Svenska Grammofonstudion
Mastering by Classe Persson at CRP Recording
Perler Bead cover design by Magnus Öström
Perler Bead photos by Per Kristiansen
