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Harald Svensson

Swedish pianist, keyboardist and composer, born 1954. He played in the 70's with trombonist Eje Thelin and in the groups [a1095187], [a2470670] and the funk-inspired ensemble [a2768585] under the direction of guitarist Jan Tolf. Later member of the jazz group [a1341599]. During the 2000s active as leader of the improvisation group [a4806702] and member of [a615685]. From 2012 onwards, Harald Svensson's music has mainly been characterized by a freer improvisational tone language with the acoustic piano as a tool in smaller ensembles, e.g. in collaboration with double bassist [a1055526], but also as a soloist. As a composer, Svensson has written music for jazz ensembles and for the percussion ensemble Kroumata. He has also composed for choir and in collaboration with dancer Carmen Olsson composed electro-acoustic music for a number of dance performances.