Jazz musician. Concidered one of Sweden's most renowned jazz musicians, and teamed with several of the most famous musicans in the genre, in Sweden and internationally. As a saxophone player he was much influenced by Charlie Parker and was a bearer of "Birds" bebop tradition. This was especially signified on one of his most noticed albums: "Blues, Ballads and Bebop" (1985). He also had an acting career, and participated in a number of films, among them "Made in Sweden" (1969), award winning "Sven Klangs Kvintett" (Sven Klang's Quintet, 1976) and "Göta Kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?" (1981).
Jazz musician. Concidered one of Sweden's most renowned jazz musicians, and teamed with several of the most famous musicans in the genre, in Sweden and internationally. As a saxophone player he was much influenced by Charlie Parker and was a bearer of "Birds" bebop tradition. This was especially signified on one of his most noticed albums: "Blues, Ballads and Bebop" (1985). He also had an acting career, and participated in a number of films, among them "Made in Sweden" (1969), award winning "Sven Klangs Kvintett" (Sven Klang's Quintet, 1976) and "Göta Kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?" (1981).
Bio by: Peter Robsahm
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