I’m a Swedish multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and music educator based in Hastings, UK. I hold a Master of Education in Music specialising in Jazz Saxophone from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, and I’ve spent the past two decades performing, recording, and teaching across a wide range of styles — from 1930s swing and New Orleans jazz to funk, soul, folk, and rhythm & blues.
My instruments include saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone), clarinets (Bb, A, alto, and bass), piano and keyboards, ukulele, and accordion.
I lead and co-lead several bands. Björn & the Brothers of Rhythm is my 1930s hot swing band — we’re heading into the studio in July 2026 to record a new album. FishBulb is my funk project, currently in development with some exciting performances on the horizon. Old Roar is a new folk ensemble I’ve assembled with Frank Moon (cittern/oud), Sam Glazer (cello), Mike Simmons (violin), and Robbie Robson (trumpet) — we’ve completed two recording sessions and it’s sounding like nothing else I’ve made before.
I also play regularly with The Paul Richards Duo (jazz, choro, and samba), Dr Savage (rock’n’roll and R&B), The Rufus Stone Band (soul and funk), The Sazeracs (New Orleans music), The Jumpsters (jump swing), and Benoit Viellefon and his Orchestra. I recently played on Jason McNiff‘s live album Workin’ Nights (2026), recorded at Mike’s Place in St Leonards, and his new studio album is on the horizon.
Since 2002 I’ve been part of The Show – A Tribute to ABBA, first as saxophonist/2nd keyboards and since 2008 as Benny Andersson — playing grand piano and singing. The show has toured the world, with highlights including the Hollywood Bowl, the Royal Albert Hall, the O2 Arena Hamburg, and a São Paulo city festival in front of 80,000 people.
Away from performing, I compose across a range of genres — from jazz to instrumental folk to pop — and arrange for horn sections, string quartet, woodwind quintet, choir, and big band. I also work as a session musician and record from my home studio, where recent projects have included work with film composer Amaury Bernier, theatre and ballet composer Frank Moon, and filmmaker Maria McAteer.
Teaching has always been central to what I do. I teach saxophone, clarinet, piano, and music theory — privately and through Create Music in East Sussex. If you’re based in or around Hastings and looking for lessons, get in touch.
Select discography
Workin’ Nights, Jason McNiff, 2026 Clarinet, tenor saxophone (live album)
Live At Union Chapel, Barry Adamson, 2019 Saxophone, Flute, Piano
No Words Left, Lucy Rose, 2019 Woodwinds
Who’s Harry, Harry’s Tricks 2015 Clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone. Composition “Heading To Ship Street”. Horn arrangements.
Do Ya Hallelujah, The Swing Ninjas 2015 Clarinet, bass clarinet
Zim Zam Zim, Arthur Brown 2014 Clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, baritone sax
Pearl of a Girl, Chris & Mick Jagger 2014 Baritone sax
Constellations, Moulettes 2014 Bass clarinet
Her Night At Noon, Maria McAteer, 2012 Piano, ukulele, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet, vocals. Producer and co-songwriter.
Myniemoe EP, 2012 Clarinet, baritone sax
Stop Killing The Jazz Man, The Swing Ninjas 2012 Clarinet
Quit My Job EP, Fred Kinbom, Sotones 2011 Clarinet
Line Up, Ian Stephenson, 2010 Soprano sax
Happy Land, Nybakat!, Mindoors Music 2010 Soprano sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet. Compositions “Flamencophone” & “Den Sista Isbjörnens Dans”.
The Little Orchestra, Rosie Staf, Seed Songs 2009 Clarinet, accordion, vocal.
Lele Lele, Lele Lele, DartBird Music 2009 Tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, vocals. Compositions “Cogs & Gears” & “Det Är Nyttigt Att Vänta”.
Aching For More, The Domestic Bumblebees, Enviken Records 2009 Tenor sax, baritone sax, piano
Nybakat!, Nybakat!, Mindoors Music 2008 Soprano sax, tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet. Compositions “Midsommar I Lingbo” & “Siselspett”.
Nosey Joe & The Pool Kings, Tunes From The Big House, Heptown Records 2008 Tenor sax, clarinet and all horn arrangements. Composition “4 Girls”
The Aches, The Aches, Diapazam Records 2003 Saxophone and piano
Keep On Doin’ It, Blues Addiction, Scana 2003 Tenor sax and horn arrangements