Bobo Stenson

Bobo Stenson (born Bo Gustav Stenson; 4 August 1944) is a Swedish jazz pianist. The Bobo Stenson Trio, formed in collaboration with Anders Jormin (bass) and Jon Fält (drums), has been in existence for four decades.[1][2]

Bobo Stenson
Stenson in 2006
Stenson in 2006
Background information
Birth nameBo Gustav Stenson
Born (1944-08-04) 4 August 1944
Västerås, Sweden
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1960s–present
LabelsECM
Websitewww.bobostenson.com

Career

For 15 years, starting at the age of eight, Stenson studied with pianist and professor Werner Wolf Glaser, a Jewish refugee from Cologne.[1]

In 1963, Stenson emerged from the local scene in Västerås and began playing frequently in Stockholm, where he accompanied a long line of visiting American players, including Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Gary Burton. He also worked closely with Don Cherry from the beginning of the trumpeter's residency in Scandinavia.[1][3]

The 1970s was an intensive period for Stenson, who played in many groups, including the long-standing band Rena Rama with Palle Danielsson, and a trio with Arild Andersen and Jon Christensen. Later he played with Jan Garbarek. In 1988, Stenson joined the Charles Lloyd quartet. Since 1996 Stenson has appeared at major jazz festivals with Tomasz Stańko's septet and sextet.[4][5]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Don Cherry

With Jan Garbarek

With Charles Lloyd

With Red Mitchell

With Rena Rama

  • Jazz I Sverige (Caprice, 1973)
  • Landscapes (JAPO, 1977)
  • Inside – Outside (Caprice, 1979)
  • Live (Organic, 1983)
  • New Album (Dragon, 1986)
  • Rena Rama with Marilyn Mazur (Dragon, 1989)
  • The Lost Tapes (Amigo, 1998) with Kenny Wheeler & Billy Hart

With George Russell

With Terje Rypdal

With Tomasz Stanko

Rica - Challenge Records (2004) Parish- ECM Records (2005)

With Others

  • Agram (Moller/Willemark)
  • Xieyi (Jormin)
  • Change of Heart (Speake)
  • Parish (Stronen)
  • La Nuit de Wounded Knee (Doudou Gouirand)

References
  1. Conrad, Thomas (9 May 2019). "Bobo Stenson: Thoughts too Deep for Tears". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  2. "Bobo Stenson Trio | NN North Sea Jazz Festival". www.northseajazz.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  3. "Bobo Stenson Trio". TivoliVredenburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  4. "Pianist Bobo Stenson Discusses Solo Work and Freedom in European Jazz". downbeat.com. 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  5. "Bobo Stenson Trio In Concert". Jazz. 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2020-07-08.


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