Esbjorn Svensson dead

[MikeO]

Sad news for jazz fans. Esbjorn Svensson died over the weekend while scuba diving in Sweden. I have seen the Esbjorn Svensson Trio a couple of times at the Montreal Jazz Festival and had tickets to see them next week at the Toronto Jazz Festival. Definitely one of my favourite modern jazz performers.

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hSJKz-BbDD03fMHqG5nBO1I2dz_w

 

[Strangeband]

Oh, no. That's horrible news and a major loss. Esbjorn Svensson was in his creative prime. I always hoped to someday see the Esbjorn Svensson Trio---they were always creative and interesting.

 

[softmachine]

Very sad news...

 

[rsfmotoman]

WOW...sad to hear that. Big fan of E.S.T.

Quite a shame, I will put on a tribute tonight at the house for Esbjorn.

 

[dmax99]

This is indeed a shame.He will definetly be missed.

 

[Mchaz]

Sad indeed.