Erik Palmberg Quartet
Melodic and cinematic jazz with dynamic interplay!
The Erik Palmberg Quartet has, in recent years, grown to become one of Sweden’s most interesting and popular jazz groups. The quartet also has a unique ability to reach listeners beyond the borders of traditional jazz.
Their latest album “Faces” (Prophone 2024) has received glowing reviews worldwide and won the most recent reader’s poll for the prestigious Gyllene Skivan (The Golden Record).
The group has toured extensively across Sweden and gained a strong following for their melodic and cinematic jazz, unique interpretations of jazz standards, and exciting interplay.
Erik’s music has been played on radio stations throughout Europe, including BBC, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, DR in Denmark, Yle in Finland, RDC in Poland, and several programs on Swedish Radio such as P2 Jazzradion, Dagens Dikt, and Rendezvous.
Together, the group performs songs from the acclaimed new album “Faces”, while also presenting new arrangements of original compositions and jazz standards.
“Readers’ Favorite for Gyllene Skivan 2024”
– Orkesterjournalen
“Faces is a triumph of jazz expressionism”
– All About Jazz
“The quartet seamlessly shifts between dynamic, creative interplay and expressive solos. There’s an infectious generosity among the musicians, and it’s a joy to follow the contemporary, personal jazz they create together.”
– Lira Musikmagasin
Lineup:
Erik Palmberg - trumpet, flygelhorn
Anton Dromberg - piano
Niklas Wennström - kontrabas
Sebastian Voegler - trummor