Lars Sjösten (7 May 1941 in Oskarshamn--October 2011[1]) was a Swedish jazz pianist.[2] During the 1960s, Sjösten often worked at the world famous jazz restaurant The Golden Circle in Stockholm. He played with many jazz greats like Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, Art Farmer and Bernt Rosengren.
Lars also played in Lars Gullin's groups - the great Swedish baritone saxophonist and composer. He became a close friend of Gullin's and their cooperation has meant a lot to Sjösten's own music-making. In 1997 he was given the Lars Gullin Prize for the first time, for his of many years deserving way of exercising the musical heritage of Lars Gullin.
Through the years, Sjösten led his own groups and also freelanced. He made many recordings and received public response as well as governmental support. His tours have taken him to metropolises like Paris, Moscow, Vittoria da Praia (the Azores) and Emmaboda. Lars is also an established composer with a flair for strong melodies and beautiful chords.
On record you can hear his flowing lines and rich harmonies in recordings in his own name as well as with Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Lars Gullin, Benny Bailey, Rolf Ericson, Bjarne Nerem, Bernt Rosengren, Lee Konitz, Putte Wickman and many others.