Learn more
Tomas Trulsson, born in 1969 in Malmö (Sweden), discovered the saxophone at the age of 10. At 14, he joined the Skurups Big Band and later performed with the Big Blowin’ Band in Ystad from 1989 to 1994.
In 1992, he entered the music program at Fridhems folkhögskola before moving to Boston (USA) in 1994 to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. There, he took private lessons with world-renowned masters such as Jerry Bergonzi, Hal Crook, and George Garzone.
In 1996, Tomas performed in a musical at the National Opera of Seoul (South Korea) and also worked as a studio musician, recording for various rock bands and Korean TV dramas.
After graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Music from Berklee, he moved to Copenhagen. In October of the same year, he embarked on a four-month musical tour in the Caribbean aboard a cruise ship.
In 1999, he returned to Malmö, collaborating with the troupe “Dåliga Mänskor” at the Malmö Music-Theater, before being appointed in 2000 as a saxophone teacher at the cultural school of Höganäs.
A versatile musician and pedagogue
Alongside his teaching career, Tomas developed a rich professional life as an independent musician, performing with leading figures in jazz and improvised music such as:
➤ Tomas Franck
➤ Anders Bergcrantz
➤ Fabian Kallerdahl
➤ Monday Night Big Band (Sweden & Denmark)
➤ Beijbom/Kroner Big Band
Passionate about musical education, he leads workshops, specialized courses, and masterclasses on improvisation, while also offering private lessons. He has also lectured on musical improvisation for SJR.
Recognition and partnerships
Renowned for his expressive playing and creativity, Tomas Trulsson is supported by prestigious brands:
➤ Endorser for Marca (since January 2006)
➤ Endorser for ADK (since 2009)
➤ Endorser for MouthpieceCafé (since 2009)
