Hard Swingin', Groovy
& Soulful Jazz
MATHIAS SANDBERG
Jazz Guitarist / Composer
He has been called "one of Finland's best kept secrets",
the highly acclaimed but criminally under-recorded guitarist and composer Mathias Sandberg is one of the hardest working jazz musicians in the country.
For the past 15 years, he has been touring with some of the greatest artist on the Finnish and Swedish jazz scene, including
Georg Riedel, Pierre Swärd, Peter Asplund, Nick Mancini,
Jukka Eskola, Teppo Mäkynen, Manuel Dunkel and many others.
Born in Jakobstad on the west coast of Finland, Sandberg started playing guitar at the age of eleven and landed a teaching job at the main music school in the region just five years later. After graduating from the conservatory in his hometown and a short stint at the Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York City to attend the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.
After returning back to Finland to his new home base of Vaasa, he formed the now almost legendary soul jazz quartet Dr. Sandberg's Soul Clinic. Though the band was short-lived, "The Doctor", as he is still referred to, soon formed the first incarnation of the Mathias Sandberg Trio (aka M Sandberg Trio), which has since become a mainstay on the scene.
Sandberg also formed the Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, with whom he has toured in the USA and recorded two albums. To this day the duo still tours more extensively than any other jazz group in Finland. He is also the musical director, guitarist and arranger for the jazz vocal group Ginger Sisters.
Mathias Sandberg's critically acclaimed trio album
”The Doctor” was released in September, 2020.
NEW ALBUM
OUT NOW!
Mathias Sandberg - The Doctor
Sandberg's long-awaited trio album ”The Doctor” showcases his unique blend of hard swingin', groovy and soulful jazz with strong melodic writing, rhythmically playful improvisation and a delightful, almost telepathic interplay between the three.
"Superb debut album... such a fresh take on the genre...
his tone is gorgeous throughout... as tight as it gets."
-Rochester City News
”An excellent album... swings from start to finish.”
-Jazz Journal
"The perfect musical medication for any occasion" -All About Jazz
"Maailmanluokkainen en on se sana, joka levystä The Doctor nousee väistämättä mieleen...yksi Suomen parhaiten varjelluista salaisuuksista. Todellakin!" -Karjalainen
"Suvereenisti viihdyttävän kitarajazzin puutteesta kärsivien kannattaa hakeutua vaasalaisen tohtori Mathias Sandbergin vastaanotolle."
-Satakunnan Kansa
TOUR DATES 2021
13 Feb 20:00 Ballad Sessions, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
20 Feb 20:00 Clark Jakobsson Quartet, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
4 Mar 17:00 Ville Luukkonen Trio, Manala, Helsinki
13 Mar 20:00 Dr. Sandberg's Electrotherapy, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
27 Mar 20:00 Ginger Sisters, Ritz, Vaasa
10 Apr 20:00 Ville Luukkonen Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
15 Apr 17:00 Ville Luukkonen Trio, Manala, Helsinki
14 May 22:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Ravintola Pelimanni, Kaustinen
9 Jul 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Penttilä-sali, Liper
10 Jul 11:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Satamatori, Puumala
29 Jul Mathias Sandberg, Korsholm Music Festival, Vaasa
24 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Mikkelin Kirkkopuisto, Mikkeli
25 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Orimattilan taidemuseo, Orimattila
TOUR DATES 2020
5 Feb 21:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Moriskan Jazz Club, Malmö, SWEDEN
7 Feb 21:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Unity Jazz, Göteborg, SWEDEN
8 Feb 21:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Unity Jazz, Göteborg, SWEDEN
11 Feb 19:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Torst Company, Vaasa
14 Feb Rickard Slotte Trio, private event
15 Feb 18:00 Ginger Sisters, Akustiikka, Ylivieska
21 Feb Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, private event
22 Feb 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
10 Apr 20:00 Jam Session w/ M Sandberg Trio , Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa - CANCELED
11 Apr 20:00 Clark Jakobsson Quartet, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa - CANCELED
18 Apr Ginger Sisters, Finntastic Festival, Stockholm, SWEDEN - CANCELED
19 Apr Ginger Sisters, Engelen, Stockholm, SWEDEN - CANCELED
20 Apr Ginger Sisters, Borlänge Jazzklub, Borlänge, SWEDEN - CANCELED
25 Apr 20:00 Bill Evans Tribute, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa - CANCELED
30 Jun 19:00 Sandberg / Heinola / Bäckström, Kahvila Saha, Kokkola
1 Jul 19:00 Sandberg / Heinola / Bäckström, Fiika Cafe, Pietarsaari
30 Jul 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Patio Street Jazz, Vaasa
31 Jul Ginger Sisters, Korsholm Music Festival, Vaasa - CANCELED
31 Jul Mathias Sandberg Trio, Korsholm Music Festival, Vaasa - CANCELED
6 Aug 19:30 Julie London Tribute, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
6 Aug 21:30 Dr. Sandberg's Electrotherapy Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
14 Aug Julie London Tribute, Kvarken Brewery Gastropub & Pizzeria, Raippaluoto
5 Sep 20:00 Julie London Tribute, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
8 Sep 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, ELive Jazz Club @ Kahvila Saha, Kokkola
10 Sep 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Vakiopaine, Jyväskylä
11 Sep 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Frans Henriksonssalen, Närpiö
12 Sep 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
17 Sep 21:00 Julie London Tribute, Black Sheep Pub, Pietarsaari
18 Sep 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Hotelli Huiskankorpi, Nivala
26 Sep 20:00 Sandberg / Heinola / Bäckström, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
30 Sep 19:00 Sandberg / Heinola / Bäckström, Ernst Salonger, Vaasa
1 Oct 19:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Black Sheep Pub, Pietarsaari
8 Oct 19:30 Julie London Tribute, Torst Company, Vaasa - CANCELED
28 Oct 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, LPR Jazz-Club@Ravintola Lamppu, Lappeenranta
29 Oct 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, SaloJazz@Bar Bizarre, Salo
4 Nov 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Svenska gården i Lahtis, Lahti
5 Nov 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kulttuuritalo Karelia, Tammisaari - LIVE STREAM
6 Nov 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Jungman, Kristiinankaupunki - CANCELED
19 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Svenska Klubben, Pori
20 Nov Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Bistro Sinne, Porvoo - CANCELED
21 Nov Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hotelli Santalahti, Kotka - CANCELED
22 Nov 15:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hangon kaupungintalo, Hanko
23 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kellokosken kirjasto, Tuusula
24 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kulttuurikellari, Savonlinna
25 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Juuan kunnantalo, Juuka
26 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Haapamäen kirkko, Keuruu
27 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Ruoveden kirkko, Ruovesi
28 Nov 21:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Opiston Kunkku, Lahti - CANCELED
29 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pirkkalan lukio, Pirkkala - CANCELED
30 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhän Laurin kirkko - LIVE STREAM
1 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Sahalahden kirkko - CANCELED
2 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhäjoen kirjasto - CANCELED
3 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kemin kirkko - LIVE STREAM
4 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hotelli Metsähirvas, Rovaniemi
5 Dec 15:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Taivalkosken kirkko - CANCELED
6 Dec 20:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Santa's Hotel Tunturi - CANCELED
7 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Sallan Poropuisto, Salla
8 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hyrynsalmi - CANCELED
9 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhännän kirjasto - CANCELED
10 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Leppävirran kirkko - CANCELED
11 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hartolan kirkko - CANCELED
12 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Alajoki-sali, Lapua - LIVE STREAM
13 Dec Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, CANCELED
14 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Somerniemen kirkko - CANCELED
15 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Karkkila sali, Karkkila - CANCELED
16 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Larsmo När-TV - LIVE STREAM
17 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Vetelin kirkko, Veteli - CANCELED
18 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kuortaneen lukio - CANCELED
19 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Palosaaren kirkko - LIVE STREAM
20 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kaskisten kirkko - LIVE STREAM
