ABOUT
August Björn is an award winning pianist and composer from Sweden.
Known for his unique touch and deeply emotional performances, August has connected with audiences around the world.
With a background in both jazz and classical, August seamlessly fuses improvisation with expansive compositions. Drawing on his diverse musical background and his love of pop, rock, and world music, August represents a new generation of jazz artists, challenging our perception of how jazz can sound.
August has performed in Scandinavia, Germany, Tanzania, South Africa, Hungary and Turkey where he has played at festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls.
Most recently, August has gained recognition through his work with jazz vocalist Sara Aldén. Their album, There Is No Future was selected as the "best vocal jazz album" by LIRA Music Magazine in 2024 and in 2025 it won a Swedish GRAMMY.
As an active composer of classical music, August has written works for some of Sweden’s most sought after soloists, including Göran Söllscher and Anders Jormin. Other works by August include a string nonet and a concerto for euphonium and orchestra.
August was awarded the STIM Scholarship for Composers at the age of 17 and has won first prize in Sweden's largest jazz competition (Young Jazz Comets). Today he holds a Masters degree in Improvisation & World Music at The Academy of Music & Drama in Gothenburg.
After three years of searching, I have finally found what can to some extent fill the void left by EST.
/Agata Trzepierczynska, Independent Polska Kultura Niezalezna
GRAMMY winner for best jazz album 2025 - There Is No Future
There Is No Future is the debut album of Sara Aldén, created in collaboration with August Björn and Daniel Andersson. August Björn is credited as pianist, arranger, and producer on the album.
Winner of Young Jazz Comets
Young Jazz Comets is Sweden's largest competition for young jazz musicians.
Winner of STIM's
Scholarship for Composers
The scholarship is awarded by the Stim Forward Fund to promote Swedish music of high artistic quality regardless of genre.
Winner of Kultur i Väst's Jazz Award
The Kultur i Väst Jazz Award is awarded annually to an exceptionally talented artist or group in jazz.
Recipient of Tranemo's Cultural Award
The Tranemo Cultural Award is awarded annually to a person or group who has made significant efforts in the cultural field.
Recipient of Roger Sjöholm's Scholarship for Young Musicians
"..has reached a remarkable musical maturiy connected to a high level of ambition..."
Recipient of The Bengt Claesson's Memorial Scholarship
Recipient of The Adlerbertska Foundation's Scholarship
Recipient of Bertil Bengtson's Youth Scholarship
"...combines beauty, humanistic belief, empathy and
commitment with tremendous musical skill and innovation."
Three time recipient of Maj Von Rósens Youth Scholarship
The Maj Von Rosen Youth Scholarship is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
Two Time Recipient of Tore G. Wärenstam's Scholarship for Cultural Projects
Recipient of The Swedish Arts Council's Funding for Music Publishing
