Ewan Svensson, considered by many to be one of Sweden`s most interesting jazz guitarists, has been both a member and leader of a succesion of many jazz groups since the end of the 70`s. In 1984 he formed his first group under his own name. It started as a trio but grew to a quartet - Ewan Svensson Quartet which since then has existed in different constellations, toured regularly and made several records which all been well received.
In 1987 it was time to put together a new trio, then for the purpose of accompanying the world-famous Polish saxophonist Zbigniew Namyslowski for a tour in Sweden. That collaboration continued for some years with tours to clubs, festivals and radio and TV engagements in different parts of Europe.
The trio`s first CD "Present Directions" with Palle Danielsson-bass and Magnus Gran-drums, was released in `91 and received excellent reviews.
In 1993 the trio performed at, amongst others, the Autumn Rhythm Festival in S:t Petersburg, with Yasuhito Mori replacing Danielsson on bass and since then the group has been intact.
Both of the groups play modern melodic jazz, a mix of lyrical ballads, latin-beat and straight jazz. Most of the music is original tunes written by Ewan Svensson.