Esbjorn Svensson Trio - The Sage, Gateshead

I have only recently started listening to Esbjorn Svensson Trio (thanks S!) and this was the first time I've seen them live. For a start, The Sage is a fantastic venue, and we were in the first few rows so had a great view of the band. They really were fantastic, Esbjorn of course, but also drummer Magnus (who did the oddest drum solo I've ever heard, through effects.) Esbjorn himself clearly has a huge ego, but the music is so great I can forgive him that. They are playing Brighton Dome on 18 May - catch them.