"From soft and delicate to attack and alarm; that’s how Agnes Persson’s guitar sound can be described." - Bengt Eriksson, Lira Musikmagasin
Guitarist and composer Agnes Persson is one of the young musicians who has revitalized the Swedish
jazz scene in recent years. She has been working with musicians such as Nils Berg, Elin Forkelid, and Isabella Lundgren, and has also written and arranged for Bohuslän Big Band.
Her debut album, In Collaboration With Flowers (Havtorn Records, 2021), received great attention on the Swedish jazz scene. The album's original compositions and unique expression were particularly praised by a united body of critics. The release led to a nomination in the Best New Artist-category at Manifestgalan 2022 and was also named Guitar Jazz Album of the Year by Lira Musikmagasin. In addition, Agnes has been awarded the prestigious Albin Hagström Scholarship for guitarists two times, as well as the STIMs Scholarship for music creators.
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Her most current project consists of her own trio, with which she has just released her second album. The trio, in addition to Agnes herself, consists of Jakob Ulmestrand on the double bass, and Ludwig Aronsson on the drums. Together, they twist and turn the conventions of interplay and scrutinize the possibilities of the guitar trio. The result is a distinctive sound with a very dynamic expression, where the compositions elevate the musicians' already strong characters.
Photo by Klaudia Rychlik
"There is a contagiously friendly attentiveness on stage; it feels like a trio that genuinely enjoys each other's company." - Ida Nordung, Västerbottens Kuriren