Joel Lyssarides Trio

6/5 2026

Joel Lyssarides Trio

Photographer: Nicolas Stankovic
With his distinctive tone, melodic depth, and rare sense of space, Joel Lyssarides has established himself as one of Sweden’s most prominent jazz pianists. Together with Niklas Fernqvist on double bass and Rasmus Blixt on drums, he has developed an interplay where every note feels deliberate yet spontaneous. The trio’s expression is built more on listening than on construction. The music unfolds in the moment – concentrated, dynamic, and imbued with a strong sense of presence.

The piano carries melodies that gradually unfold, the double bass deepens the soundscape, and the drums trace rhythmic nuances with precision and warmth. At the center stands Lyssarides and his compositions – open to interpretation, yet always marked by melodic sensitivity, attentiveness, and spatial resonance.

“Weightless, quiet melodies and magical melancholy.” – STERN

The trio’s music draws inspiration from both the European classical tradition and the many forms of jazz from around the world, yet it always rests in a deeply personal tone. Since their debut in 2018 – named by Swedish Radio P1 as one of the ten best Swedish albums of the year – the trio has continued to deepen their collaboration. The follow-up, A Better Place (2019), earned Lyssarides the title Musician of the Year at the P2 Jazzkatten Awards, and in 2022 came Stay Now on Germany’s ACT Music – an album characterized by stillness, spaciousness, and focus.

A new trio album is expected in spring 2026.

On stage:
Joel Lyssarides – piano
Niklas Fernqvist – double bass
Rasmus Blixt – drums