Jan Lundgren

Jan Lundgren
Jan Lundgren at Ystads Teater, Sweden, in 2012. Photo: Thomas Schloemann.
Jan Lundgren at Ystads Teater, Sweden, in 2012. Photo: Thomas Schloemann.
Background information
Born (1966-03-22) 22 March 1966 (age 58)
Olofström, Sweden
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1991–present
LabelsBee Jazz, Fresh Sound, ACT, Marshmallow, Volenza, Sittel, Four Leaf Clover, Gazell, Parlophone
Websitejanlundgren.com

Jan Lundgren, born on 22 March 1966 in Olofström, Blekinge, and resident in Ystad since 2005, is an internationally active Swedish jazz musician. He is a pianist, composer, and senior lecturer at the Malmö Academy of Music, where he has taught since autumn 1991, as well as the Artistic Director of the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival, Ystad Winter Piano Fest and Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen. Jan Lundgren is a Steinway Artist and has won many awards. He tours internationally and is signed to the German record label, ACT.