{"title":"Esbjörn Svensson Trio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsbjörn Svensson Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e, often shortened to E.S.T., were a Swedish jazz group formed in 1993. Led by pianist \u003cstrong\u003eEsbjörn Svensson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the trio became one of the most widely recognised European jazz groups of their period, bringing a strong melodic sense and a contemporary feel to the classic piano trio format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir work moved easily between lyricism, improvisation and a more open, modern jazz vocabulary. \u003cem\u003eE.S.T. Live '95\u003c\/em\u003e catches the group in its earlier years, already showing the clarity and interplay that became central to its sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"e-s-t-live-95","title":"E.S.T. Live '95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Esbjörn Svensson Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e, or e.s.t., remains one of the most important and influential European jazz bands of the last 20 years. In 1999, the three Swedes made their international breakthrough with \u003cem\u003eFrom Gagarin’s Point Of View\u003c\/em\u003e, beginning a unique international career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ee.s.t. Live 95\u003c\/em\u003e proves the trio had found its distinctive sound early on. Founded in 1993, the band was still largely unnoticed outside Sweden when these recordings were made in 1995 at venues in Mölndal, Aarhus and Uppsala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of what set e.s.t. apart was already here: the cohesion and drive of their playing, catchy themes that never become clichéd, and music shaped by influences such as \u003cstrong\u003eThelonious Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKeith Jarrett\u003c\/strong\u003e, often infused with the forward momentum of rock. This early work is now available in a limited edition on transparent green vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Act Music","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Green","offer_id":58662722961739,"sku":"R6341-9676","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0614427929556.webp?v=1790860224"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/esbjorn-svensson-trio-1.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}