Swedish jazz trio e.s.t. announced today the cancellation of their Canadian tour due to the untimely death of the group's leader Esbjrn Svensson.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a brilliant pianist. Our condolences go out to his family as well as Dan Berglund and Magnus Ostrom," says Patrick Taylor, Executive Producer of the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival.
e.s.t was due to perform at the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival on Friday, June 27, at the Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. All tickets previously purchased for e.s.t. can be refunded or redeemed. For full refunds please return to original point of purchase; tickets can be redeemed for admission at the Mainstage Concert at Nathan Phillips Square featuring John Abercrombie / Mike Stern / John Scofield (June 27).
For more information contact All About Jazz.
