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darkstar01
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Post Number: 119
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 2:29 am:   Edit Post

I found it kind of odd no one had commented on Esbjorn Svensson's passing yet.
Esbjorn was a great pianist and a leader of a trio (E.S.T.) that many would consider a priceless and timeless addition to the European jazz scene, and the jazz scene in general.
He died Saturday in a diving accident. Another musician gone too early at the age of 44.
If you've never checked EST out, do yourself a favor and do so as soon as you can.
davehouck
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Post Number: 6676
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 5:42 pm:   Edit Post

Here is a video of a really nice tune.
davehouck
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Post Number: 6681
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 6:56 pm:   Edit Post

This is gorgeous!
artswork99
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Post Number: 365
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:51 pm:   Edit Post

Tragic... Another soul creating such beauty will be missed.
jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1193
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 12:28 am:   Edit Post

Wow I didn't know that he had passed away I have two of their CD's and have played their music many times on my Jazz radio programme.

He was a phenomenal player and the band had a fantastically unique sound.

I will try to sort out a tribute programme to him on my programme soon.
Any good links would be greatly appreciated.

Jazzyvee
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6686
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 7:09 am:   Edit Post

Jazzyvee; there is a bit of a bio at their website here. There is a remembrance at All About Jazz here; and a very nice interview here. There's a concert review at Jazz Police here.
darkstar01
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Username: darkstar01

Post Number: 120
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 8:50 pm:   Edit Post

Ethan Iverson wrote a little bit about The Bad Plus double billing with EST over at his blog (which is always worth reading)
http://thebadplus.typepad.com/dothemath/
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6691
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 7:57 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Austin! I like what he says about the band concept and about live sound. Nice article!
davehouck
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Post Number: 6692
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 8:16 am:   Edit Post

I wasn't familiar with The Bad Plus, so I youtubed. This is really nice!
darkstar01
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Username: darkstar01

Post Number: 121
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 9:29 am:   Edit Post

not to digress too far, but the bad plus is, in my opinion, the best and most creative band on the scene right now. if you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. they're playing a show in nyc with kurt rosenwinkel on tuesday, and i will definitely be there. dave king (the drummer) has another band called happy apple that's pretty incredible, too.

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