Emil Brandqvist is a composer who dares to put melody at the forefront, creating atmospheric jazz music inspired by both folk and classical traditions. Together with pianist Tuomas Turunen and bassist Max Thornberg, Brandqvist forms a seamlessly connected trio, known for their fluid and dynamic piano jazz.
Emil Brandqvist Trio comes to Fasching to celebrate the release of their new album, set to be released in the spring of 2025. Since 2013, with their albums on Skip Records, EBT has established itself as one of Europe’s most exciting jazz trios. Rave reviews, top placements on jazz charts in Germany, TV appearances, and over 50 million streams on digital platforms all attest to the band’s success.
In recent years, Emil Brandqvist Trio has distinguished itself with brilliant live performances. Their success in Germany—where they have played at some of the country’s biggest jazz festivals—has been followed by concerts in Sweden, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, France, and South Korea.
Lineup
Tuomas A. Turunen – piano
Max Thornberg – double bass
Emil Brandqvist – drums
