Birmingham Jazz - Henrik Jensen Trio
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:45 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
1000 Trades | Birmingham, EN
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Originally from Denmark, Henrik Jensen has lived in the UK for over 20 years, since coming here to study at Royal Academy of Music. He has performed extensively as a bandleader and a sideman, and was part of the New Simplicity Trio which was released on Babel. Since 2020, he has lived in Frome in Somerset which is where he reconnected with drummer Dave Smith and is part of an active jazz community, working regularly with Iain Ballamy, Sam Crockatt, Gareth Williams, and John Law. Jensen is also a part of the Bristol-based guitarist Steve Banks quintet and works closely with Rebecca Nash and Sara Colman (Ribbons) on their upcoming release.The trio's latest release ‘Above your house’ is Henrik's fourth album as a leader and showcases the trio’s synergy and creative interplay, while highlighting Jensen’s compositional skills, reflecting both lyrical and rhythmic complexity. Tracks like the ‘Hunt’ displays the trio’s ability to create an atmosphere that is both introspective and engaging.
Drummer Dave Smith’s most public membership as a drummer with Robert Plant for seven years. He was an original member of the Loop Collective here and collaborated with many of their bands, including Outhouse, which itself released 4 albums on Babel, and as leader of the Anglo-Gambian band Fofoulah.
Esben Tjalve is a prominent Danish pianist and composer, and lived in England for nearly 20 years before returning to his native Denmark. Tjalve is a key member of the trio Human Being Human lead by bassist Torben Bjornskov, and he leads his own group Red Kite which features players such as Jasper Hoiby, Fulvio Sigurta and Hannes Riepler.
Line Up: Henrick Jensen – Bass, Esben Tjalve – Piano & Dave Smith – Drums
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1000 Trades, 16 Frederick Street,Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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