(e.s.t.) Esbjorn Svensson Trio – Viaticum (2005) [SACD / ACT – ACTSACD 9801-2]

Title: (e.s.t.) Esbjorn Svensson Trio – Viaticum (2005)
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Esbjörn Svensson’s trio (E.S.T.) blends acoustic and electric sounds, creating a distinctive, refined jazz style. Their stable lineup, with Svensson on piano, Dan Berglund on bass, and Magnus Öström on drums, ensures cohesive interplay. Subtle amplified keyboard shades enhance Svensson’s piano, setting E.S.T. apart from louder jazz combos. Viaticum showcases their meditative, surrealistic sound, rooted in a spiritual aesthetic. Tracks like “Tide of Trepidation” echo ECM’s mysterious style with electronic undertones. “In the Tail of Her Eye” conveys heartbreak, while “What Though the Way May Be Long” explores poetic destiny. “The Unstable Table & the Infamous Fable” evokes cinematic tension, and “Eighty Eight Days in My Veins” drives with a 6/8 shuffle. “The Well Wisher” dances lightly in a tango-like style, reminiscent of Keith Jarrett. “A Picture of Doris Travelling with Boris” paints a haunting, nocturnal soundscape. Viaticum appeals to ECM fans, fantasy enthusiasts, and younger listeners, marking a progressive step for E.S.T.

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Tracklist:

01. Tide Of Trepidation
02. Eighty-Eight Days In My Veins
03. The Well-Wisher
04. The Unstable Table Infavous Fabue
05. Viaticum
06. In The Tail Of Her Eye
07. Letter From The Leviathan
08. A Picture of Doris Travelling With Boris
09. What Though The Way May Be Long

Personnel:

– Esbjörn Svensson: piano
– Dan Berglund: bass
– Magnus Öström: drums

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