ARTIST PROFILE
Tonbruket
The first post E.S.T. project by bassist Dan Berglund. Something of a Swedish supergroup the band also features Johan Lindstrom (guitars), Martin Hederos (keyboards, accordion,violin) and Andreas Werliin (drums). The music is an intelligent blend of rock, jazz, folk and even country influences, the latter coming from Lindstrom’s innovative use of lap and pedal steel guitars.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Dan Berglund’s Tonbruket
"Former E.S.T. bassist Berglund delivers a collection of distinctive and fiercely intelligent instrumental music informed by rock, jazz, folk and country"
Dan Berglund’s Tonbruket, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 15/03/2010
"These four distinctly charismatic musicians appeal by putting the emphasis on their acoustic side. "
Dig It To The End
"Tonbruket have already established a distinctive group sound and a strong band identity. “Dig It To The End” builds on the strengths of the first album. "
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
