Big Street M.P., from Sweden, played RAF in 2018, peforming a mix of acoustic pop, smooth jazz, west coast music, and soul. Most of the bandsmen were former students at the University of Music in Gothenburg, and they had among themselves a variety of other musical outlets.
At home in Sweden, Big Street boasts 17 musicians, from which a core of 5 made this trip:
Tobias Hedlund, percussion, studied vibraphone, piano, and percussion at the University of Music. He’s received numerous awards for his musicianship and also plays in the folkband Djarv.
Joel Hagen, flute and saxophone, studying flute at the University of Music, and also plays in Djarv.
Martin Sundstrom, bass, works as a free lancer and with his own jazz quintet as well.
Viktor Olofsson, guitar and vocals, was studying guitar at the University of Music. He was also freelancing with several Swedish bands bands and also teaching guitar.
Kristian Selan, guitar and vocals, studied guitar at ofthe University of Music. He has his own record company and was the main force behind organizing Big Street and this tour. He also works as a freelancer.
