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The Swedish bassist and composer is best known for the folk-inspired Jazz På Svenska but his breadth of style belied the Nordic stereotype

<p>Since the 1970s, G&ouml;ran Fristorp has been recognised as one of Scandinavia&#39;s leading singer-songwriters, and has made a name for himself both as a jazz musician and as one of the foremost custodians of the Swedish song tradition. He is known for his outstanding guitar playing, great voice and enormous versatility, and his ability to captivate audiences from the first note.</p> <p>With 26 album releases, G&ouml;ran Fristorp has an extensive discography. It includes titles such as Egna l&aring;tar (1974), Musik fr&aring;n Norge (1984), Pie Jesu (2...