Sven Arefeldt

Born

1908-12-29

Died

1956-08-17

Birthplace

Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Sven Allan Amandus Arefeldt, born Forsberg, was a Swedish lyricist, composer, pianist and singer. He started out on the violin but soon fell for jazz music and the piano. Sven Arefeldt was a leading jazz pianist during the 30's with a radio show called "Sven plays the piano". He appeared in a handful of feature films. Sven Arefeldt was a popular and requested pianist and singer. Considered very cool and urbane.