“Superb musicians at the top of their game” - BBC
Espen Eriksen Trio is one of Europe's most popular piano trios. With highly melodic and lyrical instrumentals and a “less is more” approach, the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s jazz scene by the international press. To quote BBC in their review of the trio’s second album “A wonderfully plaintive jazz record, abandoned to the lost art of melodic minimalism, stripped back and beautifully near bare. No smoke and mirrors, just the graceful chemistry of superb musicians at the top of their game”.
Espen Eriksen Trio also has an ongoing collaboration with the British saxophone star Andy Sheppard, resulting in two studio albums, one live album and multiple sold out tours in Europe, including two concerts at the London Jazz Festival broadcasted by BBC Radio.
After 18 years, seven critically acclaimed records and worldwide touring, the trio is tighter than ever and has reached an almost telepathic level of interplay. And a global audience certainly have embraced the trio’s unique sound built upon a rich repertoire all signed pianist Eriksen. Captivating and lyrical, often melancholic and uplifting at the same time, these are all real tunes.
The repertoire at the concert will consist of material from their latest album "As Good As It Gets" – voted the 6th best jazz album of 2023 by Jazzwise – as well as highlights from their six other albums.So, in Stuart Nicholson’s words; get ready for “one of the most unified, individual and recognizable group sounds in European jazz".
Espen Eriksen: piano/compositions
Lars Tormod Jenset: double bass
Andreas Bye: drums
“Together these tracks comprise an album of classy, inventive jazz improvisation that's pretty near perfect.” – Jazzwise, Editor ́s Choice
“With its own superb reevaluation and reinvention of the piano trio tradition” All About Jazz"A trio playing in total empathy, comfortable in themselves and in their music." – Jazz Journal
“The symbiosis between the saxophonist and the trio is truly remarkable.” – All About Jazz
