Gustav Lundgren, also known by the stage name Vendla, is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist from Stockholm, Sweden, born in 1980. Gustav Lundgren's musical journey began when he started playing the guitar at the age of thirteen. He further honed his skills at Södra Latin's music program during high school and pursued music studies at Bollnäs folk high school and Fridhems folk high school in Svalöv. Displaying early talent, he embarked on his first international tour at the young age of 19, performing in 27 different countries before turning 30. Notably, in 2004, Gustav received the honor of having his own signature guitar model from AJL-Guitars. He has also been recognized for his talents with prestigious scholarships, including the Louis Armstrong Scholarship in 2005 and the Albin Hagström Scholarship in 2015. Over the years, Gustav has been involved in various music projects, including his own ensemble, the Gustav Lundgren Quartet, known for its unique Spanish-inspired jazz style. His guitar skills have earned him praise from renowned guitar legends such as John Scofield, Mike Stern, and George Benson. Apart from his guitar skills, Gustav is a composer and producer, having produced more than 35 full-length albums and numerous tracks. With a prolific career, Gustav has recorded and released over 800 songs, amassing more than 100 million streams for his music. Gustav has collaborated with notable artists and musicians like Jorge Rossy, Jimmy Rosenberg, Chris Cheek, Doug Weiss, Antoine Boyer, The Swedish House Mafia, Kleerup, and Anne Sofie von Otter, among others. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Gustav operates his own record company, Lundgren Music, and remains one of Sweden's prominent jazz guitarists, admired for his exceptional talent and artistic contributions to the genre.