Svensson is band leader and pianist of the Esbjorn Svensson Trio, to
bassist Dan Berglund and drummer Magnus Ostrom.
Svensson has twice been voted "Swedish jazzman of the year"
Studied music at the University of Stockholm.
His band, the Esbjorn Svensson Trio (E.S.T.), was one of the most successful jazz groups in Europe, famous for its innovative mix of jazz, lyrical melodies, contemporary rock, elements of classical music and rock-inspired electronics.
His band received a Swedish Grammy in January 2009, almost 6 months after Esbjorn had passed.