ESBJORN SVENSSON TRIO , PAT METHENY

Esbjorn Svensson Trio et Schleswig Chamber Orchestra , invité Pat Metheny .
Jazzbaltica , 2003

[@pontusmalmstrom1055]

I still can't listen to Esbjörn without crying. This is one of his greatest compositions. It's been twelve years+ since that dreadful accident. When they said on the radio news he had passed, I quit work and drove straight to the site, a popular place for scuba diving, close to Stockholm. This was June 21, the day after he died. I was expecting to find hoards of grieving fans there. To my disbelief, there was only a small group of divers, maybe three or four of them, climbing out of the water onto the rock. It was just myself and the divers there. I felt an urge to shout at them. "What are you doing? You can't just keep on like nothing happened here. Esbjörn died here yesterday and you people just carry on like that...." I said nothing, but went back to my car. On the way back, I passed by the local chapel, Ingarö Kyrka. The parking lot was full of cars, so I decided to go inside to parttake in whatever ceremony was going on there. As I opened the door of the chapel, it dawned on me it was completely deserted, apart from a priest, busy with some papers, who looked up as I stepped inside. Both of us were quite surprised I guess. I finally spoke and asked to stay, because I felt a need to contemplate. The priest, was kind enough to let me sit there, while he finished whatever he was doing. Then I drove home, devastated. Still am, in a way. I never told this story to anyone. No one I knew back then, or even now, could understand the grief I felt that day. To my recollection, Esbjörn's son, who was about 16 at the time, was scuba diving together with his father when the accident happened. This too has made things even worse for me, thinking about a young person, about to become an adult, who has to experience losing his father like that. Anyway, finally sharing this memory, may perhaps ease the pain, in some strange sense. You good people, who know the genius of Esbjörn Svensson, and who appreciate the magnitude of the loss we have suffered by his early demise, will understand what I'm talking about. Hopefully one day, it will be possible for me to hear his music again, without feeling sad. edit: Revisiting this post some eight months down the line. Indeed, time heals, sharing emotions heals, the sense of being part of a community... As Stewart Copeland puts it "It's only music" and yet it's everything you can imagine and more.

[@svensvensson6705]

Esbjörn dog på tal för tidigt. Känns nästan som det är en förbannelse över våra svenska jazzunder. Först Jan Johansson och sedan Esbjörn Svensson. Det känns extra sorligt när de båda dog på så oskyldiga sätt. Det är inte som i USA där jazzmusikerna knarka ihjäl sig.

[@garyallanhalonen]

Puntus, Thank you for this. Would you join Voice and put this there....and of course, keep on writing.

[@donaldbass6737]

Dammy...he’s dead? Scuba accident? Tragic. Just when I discover them. Obviously...a huge talent.

[@andriykononenko9536]

You are a great man, Pontus. Thank you for sharing. Precious.

[@cesarartfebre8463]

Dear Pontus. I have just one week of knowing the work of EST. I thought in my 50 years of listening music I already had listened enough of the best music created in every genre, from Bach to the Beatles, from Beethoven to Pat Metheny or from Mozart to the King Crimson. And now, discovering the music os EST, my live begins from now to eternity. Thanks for sharing your invaluable memories.

[@tiluriso]

An 'Esbjorn Svensson Trio + Pat Metheny' studio album collaboration would have been absolutely incredible.

[@yoben2468]

splendide, quel tristesse d'avoir perdu cet immense musicien, déjà 10 ans, tu nous manques Esbjorn

[@nicozener]

On a perdu un Monument Quel vide cela nous laisse Mais il a laissé sa trace dans l histoire Comme les Mozart Brahms et autres Gabriel Fauré il est a jamais inoubliable

[@yoben2468]

@@nicozener exactement, nous avons eu l'immense privilège de les voir trois fois dont deux à la roque d'antheron. Immense.

[@veroniquemaucort4409]

Rien à ajouter 😢 2:44

[@martinsmit256]

Sometimes you wonder why its only possible to give 1 thumbs up!

[@jazztropist]

seriously, I can't imagine a better quartet than this... E.S.T + Pat Metheny...

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

I love musicians that after hearing one note, I know who the artist is. Esbjorn is one of those. Man what a loss.

[@ermanevcil]

Ah, what a trio this was.. Makes me so sentimental..

[@funlover1977]

The best thing about Esbjorn was not the way he could play but the fact he was a great jazz composer. Most jazzmen just play standards or cover other people's work. He was different. Miss him so much.

[@Odin_Limaye]

That is completely true, and I’m glad you pointed that out. A jazz musician that can improvise AND compose a catalogue of all completely original pieces that are standards in their own right is insane.

[@GlobetrottingMusicologist]

As a Metheny fan, this is a great discovery. So much more to explore!

[@blueyedboymrdeath]

Bassist has extraordinarily good intonation on his solo intro.

[@willrichardson519]

His hands dance...

[@paulandrew5791]

I agree, he is a splendid bass player and he bows regularly, my fave - what a trio (and metheny of course)

[@laurens36]

As an PM and EST fan this is amazing. Love it how Pat Metheny digs in de EST groove with his own unique sound and playing. Spectacular!

[@jonnifjader]

EST, world class trio. Even better with Pat. RIP Esbjorn...

[@hermodnitter3902]

So beautiful! What a loss. RIP Esbjorn ❤

[@mementomori4464]

Ich war selbst auf diesem Konzert in Salzau im Jahre 2003. Noch immer ein unvergessenes Erlebnis. Das Esbjörn Svensson Trio und Pat harmonierten hier geradezu perfekt. Schade das es nie eine gemeinsame Aufnahme (CD) von den beiden gegeben hat. Das wäre sicherlich ein großer Wurf geworden. RIP Björn!

[@claudiamonicachis9906]

The best trio ever.....

[@topixyt.5308]

What a bass monster is pat I would give part of my soul for a new est album I miss them I know every note from the albums they made I listen them live half year before that tragic accident ...😢

[@dremok]

In the year of 2000 my biggest dream was probably to see Pat and Esbjorn play together. It wasn't until a couple of years ago, after his most tragic departure, that I realized this had happened for real! Search for their version of "This Masquerade" with Nils Landgren on vocals. Brilliant!

[@dagostinoification]

Mon Dieu ...Quels génies ! Triste que Esbjorn soit parti si tôt de ce monde , magnifique !

[@funlover1977]

Sweet Jesus, Marry & Joseph. That combo. You can hear all these riffs Pat is famous for but it's still 100% improvised. Crazy stuff from both sides.

[@bernhardlohr4662]

So thankful for a great E.S.T.-concert 2006 in Tübingen/University. What a loss. R.I.P. Esbjörn. B.L.,germany

[@thomasdeierling3978]

R.I.P Esbjorn - a wonderful musician

[@anttikevatlahti3400]

Thomas Deierling Agreed

[@lilu5cinco891]

Otro muerto ohh...un tío sensacional. delicado meticuloso, elegante.

[@goral705]

And a very nice person too.

[@youenn.rohaut]

For all eternity, Esbjorn

[@fratsk2608]

After Dan's slide at 14:08, G - A♭ - A comes from Esbjorn at 14:09. Incredible feeling for 2 seconds!

[@marcomorana]

Rip Esbjörn Svensson thanks for this fantastic music

[@logografia]

Rest in peace Esbjorn. Your music will live forever.

[@christianpuille9029]

Looking and listening to this I see that life is precious. RIP Esbjøen Svensson, thank you for the music. Good health and long happy lives to everybody.

[@nono83666]

Shortly after the death of Esbjorn I wrote an email to his manager, he had answered me and said that in addition to being a very great musician Esbjorn was a very big gentleman, it is very sad.

[@enneff]

@@nono83666 it comes through in his music.

[@pascalchtibigor6886]

Super découverte. Ils étaient faits pour se rencontrer.

[@matthieujoly]

the contrabass has one of this sound !!!! Just love it.. This is a great moment with P. Metheny too.

[@Sandemose]

I think musicians like Avishai Cohen, Shai Maestro among other great contemporarys draw alot of inspiration from this trio. I might be wrong but thats the impression I get. A colleague and friend of mine lately told me he was at the scene when Esbjorn died. He didnt know at the time who Esbjorn was but the description of the event was shocking and heartbreaking to hear.

[@user467htr34]

OMG, my favorite pianist.

[@swoon57]

Esbjorn, I am sure you have found a jazz club in heaven to play.....

[@warkovits]

He reads comments for sure.

[@petermuller7029]

Simon Haveland Thanks for your words 😎

[@warkovits]

no way man... disgusting...

[@HarryBarry97]

Esbjörn is in heaven if he accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. knock and he will open, ask and you will recive the truth. Repent and be born again. Jesus coming soon.

[@xdup1448]

Heaven IS just a jazz club...

[@timjmoran]

EST Trio is sorely missed. What a great band. very few artists expand( or completely re-define a musical setting) But EST trio did.

[@jeancharlesholyghost7729]

esbjorn & pat ont laissé un grand vide dans la jazzosphere.

[@89Flobertg]

I am in tears as I watch and listen to this. I will never be able to thank you for this present you did to us Esbjorn. We all miss you!

[@svetozarpandurovic6313]

Пуно поздрава Понтиусу из Србије.

[@marcomorana]

Fresh music like a water falling into the ocean from a Norway fiord

[@jonnifjader]

But coming from Sweden....

[@mauz3496]

pat metheny solo is absolutely perfect!

[@marcosopranzi2499]

fantastico pezzo,lo ascolterei all"infinito,e pat è la ciliegina sulla torta.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

This is wonderful! Good morning to me!

[@joanguillemponsmarroquin8530]

This is the other planet, amazing.

[@derrickjohnson1044]

i love it when musicians can (and are aware of) explain the atmosphere. and are able to pull stuff out of the playground of musical potential....bringing out the atmosphere- i love EST and Pat Metheny individually for that reason! and them together! thumbs up all the way

[@davidb.slatton885]

Love hearing excellent musicians jam together.

[@egyptianminor]

Oh my I can't believe that Pat Played w/ EST -Leucocyte is one the best instrumental albums of all time - and the best par tis I still haven't listened to any of their other CDs- but I will before the year is over.

[@ILGulash]

il tuo spirito delicato e profondo manca a tutto il pianeta

[@monkjaz7]

... these guys are undoubtedly some of the best in the business playing improvisation!

[@nono83666]

Oui c'est vraiment magique .

[@troutman00]

When I fist heard E.S.T. I thought it was Pat Metheny with Lyle Mays? As one of PMG biggest fans, I have to say I agree with this. No... So hart felt sorry to hear about Esborn. Rest in the greatest peace and know you contributed your music to share with all of us. Doesn't Pat just now where to lay it down? Love you too Pat, my brother of influince! loved what you did hear as you do anywhere.

[@saladinallah5299]

Pat always know how to lay it down. He's always in search of beautiful music. A true musician.

[@gianfrancob6352]

great artists!listening is a great pleasure

[@berndalmstedt5060]

I love Pat's face every now and then when he hears "strange" chords and realizes a second later that it is just the notes on his sheet, they just sound different... - which is the root of the E.S.T. mystery... - it is all well known but it sounds VERY different... ;-)

[@jplef9916]

wonderful.....

[@olegkamenev4439]

Great performance!

[@saladinallah5299]

A stupendous gathering!

[@alexandarL5]

Wonderful, no words to describe!!

[@JuergenJoherl]

Wow....amazing.....thanx!!

[@egyptianminor]

Yes indeed, EST albums are not so easy to find here in Brazil. I'm glad to hear that the best is yet to come, peace.

[@miikii72]

the best fusion in music ever

[@animaldidier006]

so beautiful!!!!

[@Clown321321]

Couldn't possibly ask for more.

[@deeliciousplum]

This is quite beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@nitrobunny2]

good collaboration because this video introduced me to pat metheny group

[@rembeadgc]

Stellar!

[@manualvarado2212]

What this was incredible!

[@Jimkate]

Great combination. Thanks

[@devosd]

Love it. Incredible musicianship and creativity. Be patient, and enjoy.

[@wolfgangfricke8555]

perfect match! very very impressiv.

[@marcoresende9059]

Magic Sound !!!!

[@brucehahne1519]

Just Marvelous!!!!

[@henryhepburn7899]

Wow unbelievable, Pat really knows the guys that can play. What a blast he must be having. Amazing, very cool, thanks

[@philbriggs3630]

An amazing piece - I really love this! I'm a huge Pat Metheny fan: this is my first encounter with the EST. So sad such a talent as Esbjorn Svensson is no longer with us!

[@steveelliott285]

Phil Briggs Lyle too, now.

[@humanbn1057]

This is good stuff. Those piano chords are unstoppable.

[@OttoBoutros]

Sensacional.

[@aramkhachatryan3339]

Great music! Thank you all.

[@64division]

I love this.

[@havardflatjordnetland8093]

Amazing!

[@HHIVR4]

One of the best ever to do it.

[@nono83666]

Le titre est "Behind The Yashmak"

[@johnkessler1164]

Just amazing!!!!!!!

[@pianistandre]

Fantastic Music ! Make me, us, world , people more happy ! ?

[@MaxFrankl]

Fantastic Channel- I really enjoyed watching! Best wishes, Max

[@lilu5cinco891]

Yes, SI!

[@OlesyaAlekseeva]

Джаз, кофе, сигареты....))))

[@nirozhko]

Такая же фигня...))

[@jannissimov2161]

Джаз, виски, сигара.

[@annachristinaalves7574]

♥️

[@AlanAlexisNoboa]

Amazing!!

[@nono83666]

For the title "Behind The Yashmak" of IS is on the album "Strange place for snow."

[@animaldidier006]

good!!!amazing!!!!

[@feferos96]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@omar44269]

Magnifique...

[@saxophonejacqueshelmus4670]

always inspiring

[@lucilwinchester]

Isso é lindo demais!

[@gogosylenthone]

Fantastic!

[@andr01de]

Pure joy

[@lauramarkovic5307]

beautiful

[@TheIsacBand]

Awesome!!!

[@deliverancetwo]

Great composition

[@OlegMisiyan]

Esbjorn слишком рано ушел, как впрочем все гении, жаль...

[@overtimefreak2685]

Sehr schöne Musik. Gute Kombination mit Metheny

[@rwjazz1299]

Reminds me of Miles Davis near his last remaining concerts with Kenny Garret. et al.

[@PaulHWayne]

Genial!!!!

[@RosalieBreizh]

Rencontre au sommet !

[@OGNENGORJAN]

amazing///ПРЕКРАСНО

[@dezsokosa9182]

I got into another dimension.