Coastal Jazz & Blues Society, producers of the TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival, wishes to express its profound sadness at the news of Esbjorn Svensson’s death on the weekend. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
The acclaimed Swedish pianist and leader of the group e.s.t. died Saturday while scuba diving near his home in Stockholm. e.s.t. was scheduled to perform June 24 at The Centre on a double bill with the John Scofield Trio during the TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
The John Scofield Trio will now perform two sets for a total of 100 to 120 minutes starting at 7:30 PM during the B.C. Honda Dealers Classic Sounds at The Centre Series. Billed as “An Evening with the John Scofield Trio” the Festival wishes to thank guitarist John Scofield for graciously extending his performance.
For further information please contact Coastal Jazz & Blues Society at 604.872.5200
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