The Britta Virves Trio is one of the most compelling new voices on the Nordic jazz scene.

With Virves herself at the piano—tonally assured, present, and unmistakably her own—the trio moves between the intimate and the expansive. Their music breathes sensitivity and balance, where melodic clarity, rhythmic curiosity, and improvisational freedom are given space.

A cinematic quality lingers in the background, as influences from pop, classical music, and modern jazz are woven together into something that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted. The interplay with Jon Henriksson (bass) and Jonas Bäckman (drums) is grounded in trust, attentive listening, and musical integrity.

Following their Grammy-nominated debut Juniper (2022), featuring guest musician Kurt Rosenwinkel, the trio has toured across Europe, captivating audiences along the way. Now they come to Ersta Kulturscen with their new album Simple Things, a collection of original com...

The Britta Virves Trio is one of the most compelling new voices on the Nordic jazz scene.

With Virves herself at the piano—tonally assured, present, and unmistakably her own—the trio moves between the intimate and the expansive. Their music breathes sensitivity and balance, where melodic clarity, rhythmic curiosity, and improvisational freedom are given space.

A cinematic quality lingers in the background, as influences from pop, classical music, and modern jazz are woven together into something that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted. The interplay with Jon Henriksson (bass) and Jonas Bäckman (drums) is grounded in trust, attentive listening, and musical integrity.

Following their Grammy-nominated debut Juniper (2022), featuring guest musician Kurt Rosenwinkel, the trio has toured across Europe, captivating audiences along the way. Now they come to Ersta Kulturscen with their new album Simple Things, a collection of original compositions that captures both the lightness and the emotional depth of their sound....

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