Per Thornberg - born 1962,  jazz musician, teacher in improvisation, tenor saxophonist, lecturer, author of educational books, arranger, composer, art critic, from Halmstad.

Has played jazz/improvised music for 40 years in both steady and temporary settings from solo/duo to big band.

Has 35 years experience in teaching at the music and culture schools as well as music high schools.

Has been a guest lecturer in adult education courses in over 40 Swedish towns. Has contributed to radio, TV and diverse CD recordings.

Enjoys working together with visual artists in crossover projects with jazz and art.

Is a member of STIM and SKAP.

Has written 25 original educational books about jazz improvisation, books about musik and art, produced 13 CDs and 21 singles in his own name.

Has performed with Lars Jansson, Yasuhito Mori, Jacob Karlzon, Jesper Lundgaard, Arne Domnérus, Bobo Stenson, Anders Persson, Petúr "Island" Östlund, Kevin Gibson, Andrew Lilly, Gordon Vernick, Justin Binek, Dave Ledbetter, Romy Brauteseth, Carl Allen, Adrian Mears, Mike del Ferro, John Fedchock, Per Gessle among others.

Along with concert tours in Sweden, PT has performed as guest artist in Denmark, Norway, France, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, USA and U.K.

Is currently employed at the Sture high school in Halmstad. as well as his freelance work as lecturer and jazz musician.

Thornbergs Musikproduktion (TMP) began in 1994 with the publication of educational books and CDs, continuing education, lectures, and concerts on freelance basis.

Equipment: Selmer Mark VI tenor 1956 (65.xxx series), and Selmer SBA tenor 1951 (46.xxx series), Phil Barone metal mouthpiece and Rico Select reeds.

For booking, information, questions, contact and orders; thornbergjazz@gmail.com 

+46 70 696 43 44

Translation: Steve Dobrogosz

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