Rolf Ericson, born in Stockholm in 1922, was a Swedish jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player whose career spanned decades and continents. Inspired by the great Louis Armstrong, Ericson began playing the trumpet at the age of eight and quickly found his niche in jazz. In 1947, he moved to New York City, where he joined the likes of Charlie Barnet and Woody Herman, solidifying his reputation in the vibrant American jazz scene. Throughout his career, Ericson collaborated with legendary musicians such as Charlie Parker, Paul Gonsalves, Lars Gullin, and Charles Mingus, and even became one of the first white musicians to secure a permanent position with Duke Ellington. Ericson's expressive and personal playing style made him a jazz hero in Sweden, and his contributions to the genre are celebrated worldwide. His discography is a testament to his versatility and mastery, making him one of Sweden's finest trumpeters.
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