Esbjörn Swensson TrioE.S.T. Live'95 (1995)

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They have been lauded as the "New sound in the Old World", and as "high voltage out of Sweden"; the group has been called "possibly the best jazz
trio in the world". The Esbjörn Svensson Trio's - known as EST - rise to the heights has been almost frightening.

Stars sometimes shine much longer than one would think. And here are recordings that demonstrate this is true for EST. The band, which was first
formed in 1993, quickly found their very special sound. However, at first, no one outside EST's homeland was aware of them. Six years ago, in
1995, when Esbjörn Svensson still had long hair, and wore a headband, a record titled "Mr. And Mrs. Handkerchief", which consisted of live air
shots from various towns in Sweden, was releasedThose who have heard how the trio played back then can attest that it was breathtaking music
(for a quick listen: track 5).

Much of what characterizes EST's play today was already well-defined in 1995: the unity and riveting strength of the inter-play, the compelling
themes - themes that immediately jump out at the listener, and yet are never burdened with cliches.

Personell:

Esbjörn Svensson - piano
Dan Berglund - bass
Magnus Öström - drums

Tracklist:

1. Say Hello To Mr D (To Ms S)
2. The Rube Thing
3. Happy Heads And Crazy Feds
4. The Day After (Leaving)
5. Like Wash It Or Something
6. Breadbasket
7. What Did You Buy Today
8. Hymn Of The River Brown
9. Same As Before
10. Mr & Mrs Handkerchief
11. Dodge The Dodo (Live In Montreux) (Bonus Track)