Hard Swingin', Groovy
& Soulful Jazz
MATHIAS SANDBERG
Jazz Guitarist / Composer
He has been called "one of Finland's best kept secrets", the highly acclaimed 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 Nordic jazz scene, including Georg Riedel, Pierre Swärd, Peter Asplund, Nick Mancini, Jukka Eskola, Teppo Mäkynen, Manuel Dunkel and many others. Sandberg plays a hundred or so concerts a year and has toured both Europe and the United States.
Sandberg's latest album ”The Doctor” has received both huge critical review and airplay on jazz radio stations in Europe, United States, South America, Asia and Australia.
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 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, with whom he has recorded two albums and toured both domestically and in the US.
Sandberg also fomed 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, which has since become the hardest touring jazz group in Finland.
Mathias Sandberg's critically acclaimed trio album ”The Doctor” was released in September 2020, and the trio did a successful 11-date album release tour in the fall, before the COVID-19 lockdown put their touring to a halt. When things finally began opening up in the summer of 2021, the trio embarked on a 30-date tour across Finland in line with their socially and environmentally informed motto of bringing jazz to the people, not the other way around.
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
”This is 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
Mathias Sandberg - Good Enough (Ain't Good Enough) (Official Video)
Mathias Sandberg - Brewin' (Live in Somero, July 2021)
Sandberg/Helevä/Mäkynen: "Sunday Nap"
Mathias Sandberg - Not Yet (Official Video)
TOUR DATES 2022
20 Jan 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Vuojoen kartano, Eurajoki - NEW DATE: 29/7
21 Jan 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Ravintola Pelimanni, Kaustinen - NEW DATE: 18/3
26 Jan 19:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Torst Company, Vaasa - CANCELED
27 Jan 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Nuorisoseuratalo, Tervola - NEW DATE: 12/8
28 Jan 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Ylläs Jazz Blues, Äkäslompolo - NEW DATE: 2023
29 Jan 15:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kulttuurikahvila Helmi, Pello - NEW DATE :13/8
30 Jan 15:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kolarin kirjasto, Kolari - NEW DATE: 14/8
31 Jan 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Myllykirjasto, Tyrnävä - NEW DATE: 15/8
11 Feb 19:00 Clark Jakobsson Memorial Concert, Ritz, Vaasa - CANCELED
2 Mar 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kuopio Jazz & Blues @ Wanha Mylly, Kuopio
6 Mar 14:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Palosaaren seurakuntatalo, Vaasa
11 Mar 20:00 Sandberg, Alanen, Bäckström & Nylund, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
18 Mar 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, P-klubi @ Ravintola Pelimanni, Kaustinen
19 Mar 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
21 Mar 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Luckan Helsingfors, Helsinki - NEW DATE 30/4
22 Mar 13:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Sellosali, Espoo
23 Mar 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Konserttitalo Mikaeli, Mikkeli - NEW DATE 28/8
24 Mar 17:00 Ville Luukkonen Trio, Manala, Helsinki
27 Mar 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Jazz Cafe AXO, Parainen
1 Apr 21:00 Benjamin Faconnier 4tet, Station 23, Pietarsaari
2 Apr 20:00 Benjamin Faconnier 4tet, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
23 Apr 20:00 Tomi Nikku & The Low Standards Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
30 Apr 13:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Luckan Helsingfors, Helsinki
14 Jun 21:00 Benjamin Faconnier 4tet, Jumpru x OMJ Jazzpatio, Oulu
22 Jun 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Station 23, Pietarsaari
23 Jun 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Fondis Street Jazz, Vaasa
27 Jun 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Juuan kirjasto, Juuka
28 Jun 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Sivistyskeskus Ahjo, Tohmajärvi
29 Jun 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kotiseutukeskuksen navetta, Kontiolahti
30 Jun 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kulttuurikeskus Poleeni, Pieksämäki
1 Jul 21:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Hotelliravintola Kumpu, Outokumpu
2 Jul 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kulttuurikellari, Savonlinna
3 Jul 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Aholan talomuseo, Keitele
12 Jul 21:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Jumpru x OMJ Jazzpatio, Oulu
13 Jul 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Haapajärven tori, Haapajärvi
27 Jul 15:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Jazz-Espa, Helsinki
27 Jul 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Sääksin rantakahvila, Nurmijärvi
28 Jul 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Vinter Bed & Breakfast, Sauvo
29 Jul 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Vuojoen kartano, Eurajoki
31 Jul 21:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Korsholm Music Festival @ Loftet, Vaasa
9 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Havulan kotimuseo, Kalajoki
10 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kivitaipaleen kylätalo, Rovaniemi
11 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kotiseutumuseo, Kuusamo
12 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Nuorisoseuratalo, Tervola
13 Aug 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kulttuurikahvila Helmi, Pello
14 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kolarin kunnankirjasto, Kolari
15 Aug 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Myllykirjasto, Tyrnävä
25 Aug 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kunnantalon nurmialue, Muurame
26 Aug 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, InkJazz, Kouvola
27 Aug 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Kirkkoranta, Taipalsaari
28 Aug 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Konserttitalo Mikaeli, Mikkeli - CANCELED
9 Sep 20:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
10 Sep 20:00 The Standard Edition, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
16 Sep 19:30 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Tampere-talo, Tampere
17 Sep 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Hyvinkääsali, Hyvinkää
21 Sep 19:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Clark Jakobsson Memorial Concert, Ritz, Vaasa
26 Sep 12:00 DB Jazz Trio, Novia, Vaasa
28 Sep 12:00 DB Jazz Trio, Hanken, Vaasa
29 Sep 12:00 DB Jazz Trio, Åbo Akademi, Vaasa
30 Sep 18:00 Mathias Sandberg, Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art, Vaasa
6 Oct 17:00 Organic Growth, Manala, Helsinki
15 Oct 20:00 Organic Growth, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
28 Oct 19:00 Jason Hunter, Kulttuurikorjaamo, Kokkola
29 Oct 20:00 Jason Hunter, Doo-Bop Club, Vaasa
3 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pohjanmaan museo, Vaasa
4 Nov 18:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Svenska Klubben i Tammerfors, Tampere
5 Nov 16:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Svenska gården, Hyvinkää
6 Nov 15:00 Mathias Sandberg Trio, Sigyn-sali, Turku
15 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Penttilä-sali, Liperi
16 Nov 12:30 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Ylämyllyn koulu, Ylämylly
16 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kulttuurikellari, Savonlinna
17 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Sotkamon työväentalo, Sotkamo
18 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Toivola/vanha koulu, Ranua
19 Nov 17:30 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kunnantalon valtuustosali, Posio
20 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Övertorneå kyrka, SWEDEN
21 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Alatornion kirkko, Tornio
22 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhäjoen kirkko, Pyhäjoki
23 Nov 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kustaa Aadolfin kirkko, Iisalmi
24 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Leppävirran kirkko, Leppävirta
25 Nov 19:30 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Suonenjoen kirkko, Suonenjoki
26 Nov 15:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kannonkosken kirjasto, Kannonkoski
27 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Karstulan kirkko, Karstula
28 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Kappelikirkko, Valkeakoski
29 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duor, Hartolan kirkko, Hartola
30 Nov 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hankasalmen kirkko, Hankasalmi
1 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Anjalan kirkko, Anjala
2 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Nastolan kirkko, Nastola
3 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Lapinjärven kirkko, Lapinjärvi
4 Dec 16:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Palvelukeskus, Kirkkonummi
5 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhän Laurin kirkko, Vantaa
6 Dec 15:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Uusi Paviljonki, Kauniainen
7 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Orimattilan taidemuseo, Orimattila
8 Dec 20:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Hangon kirkko, Hanko
9 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Pyhärannan kirkossa, Pyhäranta
10 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Laitilan kirkko, Laitila
11 Dec 15:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Dalsbruks kyrka, Dalsbruk
12 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Paattisten kirkko, Turku
13 Dec 14:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Malmitalo, Helsinki
14 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Järvenpää-talo, Järvenpää
15 Dec 18:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Nakkilan kirkko, Nakkila
16 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Korsnäs bibliotek, Korsnäs
17 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Larsmo kyrka, Larsmo
18 Dec 19:00 Mariah Hortans / M Sandberg Duo, Palosaaren kirkko, Vaasa
Thanks to Svenska kulturfonden, Taike, MES, Eugène, Elisabeth och Birgit Nygréns stiftelse,
Svensk-Österbottniska Samfundet and Konstsamfundet for financial support.
