RYMDEN

The award-winning Norwegian pianist Bugge Wesseltoft longed to play in a piano trio. As a great proponent of “European jazz as its own art form” (Wesseltoft’s quote), he yearned for something that resonated with his feelings and approach to musical expression. This led him to invite two friends and innovative forces in European jazz: Magnus Öström and Dan Berglund.

With their groups e.s.t. (Esbjörn Svensson Trio) and Bugge’s New Conception Of Jazz, the three like-minded artists created parallel music histories, dating back to the mid-90s. Both globally touring formations defined a fresh, new sound on an international scale, characterized by openness to experimentation and radical forward-thinking. The result was an international music movement that inspired future generations.

Through his artist platform and record label Jazzland, Wesseltoft was a pioneer and remains an important promoter in the modernization of Scandinavian jazz music. The e.s.t. group was the first band to headline rock and jazz clubs, classical concert halls, and the largest stages of music festivals worldwide.

The music of the new trio RYMDEN is based on three elements: melancholic and atmospheric songwriting, dramatically charged rhythms, and virtuously played jazz of the highest level. In this new band formation, the influences of modern jazz, Bach, film music, and even rock are clearly audible, woven together into a mature, relaxed concert experience.

Bugge Wesseltoft – Piano, Keyboards
Dan Berglund – Bass
Magnus Öström – Drums