Esbjorn Svensson Trio – Tuesday Wonderland (2006) [SACD / ACT – ACT SACD 9806-2]
Title: Esbjorn Svensson Trio – Tuesday Wonderland (2006)
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
Esbjörn Svensson Trio (e.s.t.), a leading European jazz force, released Tuesday Wonderland in the U.S. after its 2006 European debut. The album blends classical, melodic jazz, and electronics, delivering the energy of a pop/rock show. Nominated for Best Jazz Album, it appeals to diverse music lovers. Tuesday Wonderland opens with “Fading Maid Preludium,” a delicate piano line that shifts into a heavy groove with drums and fuzzed bass. The track, paired with “Fading Maid Postludium,” frames the album’s bold, intuitive improvisations. Pianist Esbjörn Svensson channels Keith Jarrett and Ahmad Jamal while incorporating modern influences like Cecil Taylor and rock power-chords. Drummer Magnus Öström shifts effortlessly from subtle brushwork to polyrhythmic complexity, evoking Steve McCall. Bassist Dan Berglund delivers soulful acoustic lines and uses a synthesizer for both delicate and intense effects. Tracks like “Brewery of Beggars” move from lyrical calm to electric intensity, showcasing e.s.t.’s versatility. E.S.T. has evolved into a unique, modern jazz hybrid, balancing freedom with melodic and rhythmic clarity.
