Håkan Broström Quartet

The Håkan Broström Quartet is a Stockholm-based jazz group that has developed a distinctive musical identity through close collaboration and a shared commitment to contemporary jazz.

The quartet made its debut in 2022 with My Cat Siri, an album that received critical acclaim and was named Jazz Album of the Year by the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter. In 2025, the group released its second album, Better Days, continuing to explore its original musical language while building on a strong foundation in the jazz tradition.

Since its formation, the quartet has performed at jazz clubs and festivals throughout Sweden. Their music is defined by strong interplay, openness, and a constant curiosity to explore new musical directions.

With original compositions and a deep respect for the jazz tradition, the Håkan Broström Quartet continues to create music that is both personal and contemporary.

Håkan Broström Quartet är en Stockholm-baserad jazzkvartett som under de senaste åren har utvecklat ett nära samspel och ett eget musikaliskt uttryck.

2022 debuterade kvartetten med albumet My Cat Siri, som fick ett varmt mottagande av både publik och kritiker och utsågs av Dagens Nyhetertill årets bästa jazzalbum. 2025 följde de upp med sitt andra album, Better Days, där gruppen fortsätter att utforska sitt personliga tonspråk inom modern jazz.

Kvartetten har sedan starten spelat på jazzklubbar och festivaler runt om i Sverige. I musiken står samspelet, lyhördheten och lusten att utforska nya uttryck i centrum.

Med egna kompositioner och en stark förankring i jazztraditionen fortsätter Håkan Broström Quartet att utveckla sitt sound och skapa levande musik i nuet.

Håkan Broström is a Swedish saxophonist, composer and arranger with a long-standing career in jazz. His music combines jazz, contemporary classical music and improvisation, shaped by a personal musical voice and a strong emphasis on interaction.

As a bandleader and sideman, he has performed with musicians including Bobo Stenson, Joey Calderazzo, Palle Danielsson, Esbjörn Svensson, Ulf Wakenius and Jeff "Tain" Watts. Through the Norrbotten Big Band and the Swedish Radio Jazz Orchestra, he has also collaborated with artists such as Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, McCoy Tyner, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano and Toots Thielemans.

Broström has toured extensively in Sweden and abroad and is recognised as an established voice in Scandinavian jazz, both as a performer and a composer.

Håkan Broström är saxofonist, kompositör och arrangör med en lång karriär inom svensk och internationell jazz. Hans musik rör sig mellan jazz, nutida konstmusik och improvisation, med ett personligt uttryck och ett starkt fokus på samspel.

Som bandledare och sideman har han samarbetat med musiker som Bobo Stenson, Joey Calderazzo, Palle Danielsson, Esbjörn Svensson, Ulf Wakenius och Jeff "Tain" Watts. Genom Norrbotten Big Band och Sveriges Radios Jazzgrupp har han även arbetat med internationella jazzprofiler som Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, McCoy Tyner, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano och Toots Thielemans.

Håkan Broström har turnerat i Sverige och internationellt och är idag en etablerad röst på den svenska jazzscenen, både som musiker och kompositör.

Britta Virves

A Stockholm-based musical virtuoso, Her melodious odyssey began on the enchanting island of Saaremaa in Estonia, where she graced the world with her presence on April 24, 1991. At the tender age of seven, the ivory keys beckoned to her, and she embarked on a classical piano voyage that would set the stage for her future greatness.

In 2016, the siren call of Sweden beckoned Britta, drawing her to the illustrious Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Like a shooting star, she swiftly soared into the hearts of the Swedish jazz scene, leaving an indelible mark with her enchanting compositions and mesmerizing piano performances.

Since 2018, Britta's musical journey has taken a thrilling turn, as she harmoniously dances alongside the illustrious Norrbotten Big Band. Her musical collaborations read like a who's who of the jazz world, featuring a diverse array of talents, including the likes of Helen Salim, Håkan Broström, Isabella Lundgren, Marie Mørck, Hannes Bennich, Joakim Milder, and Peter Danemo.

In the ever-evolving symphony of her life, Britta Virves continues to compose her masterpiece, one note at a time, captivating audiences around the globe with her soul-stirring melodies and boundless passion for music.

Jon Henriksson

A young virtuoso of the double bass. Despite his tender years, Jon is a musical prodigy, a true old soul in the world of jazz. His music dances on the line between tradition and the avant-garde, showcasing a fusion of classic and contemporary jazz influences. Jon's rhythmic wizardry, both as an accompanist and during his soul-stirring solos, is nothing short of mesmerizing. Beyond his exceptional bass skills, he's also emerging as a talented composer and visionary bandleader. With one foot firmly rooted in tradition and the other daringly stepping into the future, Jon Henriksson is the resonant voice of tomorrow's jazz, heralding a new era in the world of double bass.

Jonas Bäckman

Jonas hails from the charming outskirts of Umeå, in the heart of Ersmark. With an unwavering passion for music, he embarked on a remarkable journey through the halls of musical education, gracing institutions such as Midgårdsskolan, Skurups Folkhögskola, and the illustrious Kungl. Musikhögskolan in Stockholm.

In the vibrant tapestry of the Swedish jazz scene, Jonas is a shining star, lending his rhythmic brilliance to a multitude of captivating ensembles. You can find him setting the groove with the likes of the Håkan Broström Quartet, serenading audiences in the Britta Virves Trio, and igniting the stage with the Stockholm Hot 7. His musical talents also intertwine with Jonny Ek and Erik Söderlind's artistic creations, as well as the electrifying Fredrik Kronkvist Fonksters, among many others.

Jonas Bäckman, a true musical maestro, adds a touch of magic to every performance, painting the air with the vibrant colors of his drumming prowess.