Released in 2005, "Viaticum" is the ACT Music debut for the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, showcasing their signature blend of melodicism and rhythmic complexity. The album features ten tracks, including the notable "Tide of Trepidation" and "The Edges of the Edge."
- "Viaticum" was recorded in Berlin, Germany, at Hansa Studios with producer Michael Ilbert.
- The album reached number 1 on the German Jazz Charts and number 24 on the Official German Album Charts.
- The trio's 2005 European tour in support of "Viaticum" included over 100 dates.
The Esbjörn Svensson Trio, hailing from Sweden, became one of the most commercially successful European jazz groups. They rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for blending jazz with rock and electronic influences. "Viaticum" was released in 2005, marking a period of significant international recognition for the trio, following the success of their albums "From Gagarin's Point of View" and "Seven Days of Falling."
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