He listened to Kjell Öhman play with the Telstars, to Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff, and to Hammond organ music. Drummer Sjunne Ferger became an important figure in his life, and together they formed a duo: "Takt & Ton" (Beat & Pitch).
He was influenced by Kjell Öhman's musical partnership with the Telstars, Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff, and Hammond organ music. Drummer Sjunne Ferger became a pivotal figure in his life, resulting in the creation of a duo: "Takt & Ton" (Beat & Pitch).