Håkan Broström is a prominent Swedish saxophonist, composer, and arranger known for his remarkable contributions to the world of jazz and contemporary music. Born in Motala, Sweden, in 1955, Håkan's musical journey began at an early age when he started playing the piano at just eight years old. As a teenager, he picked up the tenor saxophone and flute, and his passion for music continued to grow. 

In the early 1970s, Håkan moved to Malmö to study at the local music college, where he received guidance from renowned saxophonist and arranger Helge Albin. During this time, he started exploring various saxophones, including the alto and soprano, and collaborated with different bands, gaining valuable experience in blues and jazz genres. While living in Malmö he started his first own group, Equinox, together with tenor player Tomas Franck.

During the years Håkan has led his own quartet with band members like Bobo Stenson, Esbjörn Svensson,, Palle Danielsson and Jacob Karlzon among others. He had also led a quartet featuring  American piano player Joey Calderazzo and on some occasions drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. As a sideman he has had the pleasure to work with musicians like Eje Thelin, Ulf Wakenius and the Swedish legends Peps Persson. 

Alongside playing with his own quartet and small groups he also freelanced with the well-renowned Luleå based Norrbotten Big Band between 1993 and 2023.. This collaboration led to opportunities for him to write big band arrangements for artists like Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter, Carmen Lundy and Conrad Herwig. among others. 

During the 2000s and beyond, Håkan continued to explore his creative expression, forming his own big band, "New Places Orchestra," and collaborated with several Swedish artists such as Viktoria Tolstoy and Tommy Körberg. 

Throughout his career, Håkan Broström's contributions to the jazz scene have been widely recognized and celebrated, making him one of the leading figures in the Swedish jazz community. His innovative and soulful playing, combined with his impressive skills as a composer and arranger, have cemented his place as a respected and influential figure in the world of jazz.