An interview with Espen Eriksen
…albums with his acclaimed trio, comprised of himself and bassist Lars Tormod Jenset and drummer Andreas Bye, on the Rune Grammofon label. The trio have performed at Jazz festivals across…
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Playing the mood: a conversation with Alexi Tuomarila
…told? I’m now mostly concentrated on my trio. I like to develop the sound, the compositions and just basically try to play with the trio as much as possible. My…
Just announced: Espen Eriksen Trio, 26th May.
Espen Eriksen Trio 26 May / 19:30 / More Info / Buy Tickets The jazz world is not short on piano trios, but it’s not every day one comes across…
Just announced: Arild Andersen Trio, 17th May.
Arild Andersen Trio 17 May / 19:30 / More Info / Buy Tickets The fabulous singing tone and exciting articulation of Arild Andersen’s double bass playing have made the Norwegian…
A day in the life of the Stu and Debbie Hanna aka folk duo Megson
Time away from loved ones can be one of the toughest parts of the promotional tour. It’s less of an issue for husband and wife duo Megson however. They have…
David Murray and Saul Williams discuss the story behind Blues for Memo
…and David Murray met at the funeral of writer, poet and activist Amiri Baraka, with whom Murray had worked in a musical capacity during the early eighties and Williams, sharing…
Autumn Jazz at the Hallé ft. Espen Eriksen Trio, Bob Reynolds & Ashley Henry
…ERIKSEN TRIO BUY TICKETS Rooted in the finest traditions of Norwegian jazz, Espen Eriksen Trio formed in 2007 and have released four critically acclaimed records on the Norwegian label Rune…
Just announced: Tim Bowness Band + Improvizone + Nerve Toy Trio, 8th September.
Tim Bowness Band + Improvizone + Nerve Toy Trio 08 September / 19:30 / More Info / Buy Tickets On Tuesday 8th September the Tim Bowness and band (Porcupine Tree’s…
An interview with Mark Lettieri
…from the trio on this tour. I’ve always loved trios. Jimi Hendrix’s “Band of Gypsys” album is one of my all-time favorites. I like performing as a trio, because not…
Watch: Espen Eriksen explains his trio’s sound
Norwegian pianist Espen Eriksen recently brought his trio, which features bassist Lars Tormod Jenset and drummer Andreas Bye, to Band on the Wall. Prior to the show, he spoke to…
Masters of Reality: BLOW trio on keeping music real and taking it into the streets
Belgian three-piece BLOW are one of several bands currently redefining the look and sound of “street” and “festival” bands. Whether you see them as slimmed-down marching bands, beefed-up jazz trios,…
An interview with Johann Bourquenez of Plaistow
…Johann Bourquenez about the trio’s sound as well as their latest album ‘Titan’ and their plans for 2016. Within the trio you keep the onus on the sound and use…
Magnus Öström discusses the formation of RYMDEN, expanding the tones of the drum kit and being mindful of environmental impact
Drummer and composer Magnus Öström made his name with the Esbjörn Svensson Trio — his expressive playing the perfect complement to the late pianist’s technicolour soundscapes and to Dan Berglund’s…
A five track introduction to Magnus Öström
…in 2008. Though devastating for Öström and trio bassist Dan Berglund, both were propelled forward by music, finishing a final album from their last sessions as a trio and establishing…
The Music of South Africa
…states, led by Moshoeshoe and Shaka respectively, became particularly formidable forces, with the fearsome amabutho (military regiments) fending off advances from the Boers and the British for decades, and even…
Vijay Iyer discusses the advice that resonates with him today
…through his work with hip-hop artist Mike Ladd and his appreciation of improvisation, electronics and a scientific approach, on works such as Mutations. Considering his career thus far, Iyer’s trio…