Henrik Jensen Trio
Schedule
Wed, 05 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
BRISTOL MUSIC CLUB, 76 St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP., BS8 1LP Bristol, United Kingdom | Bristol, EN
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Fringe Jazz presents HENRIK JENSEN TRIO at The BRISTOL MUSIC CLUB, 76 St Paul's Road, Clifton. Bristol BS8 1LP on Wednesday 5th February at 7PM. Tickets £18.Henrik Jensen (Denmark) - Double Bass
Esben Tjalve (Denmark) - Piano
Dave Smith (UK) - Drums
Doors Open 7pm
Performance Starts at 7.30pm
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE at http://fringejazz.com/gig-list.html
A new constellation of three remarkable musicians who are exploring the compositions by bassist Henrik Jensen. With a strong focus on interplay the trio blurs the lines between the composed and improvised material. An open sound that allows for a lyrical approach but also appreciates the high energy of rhythmic complexity in both swing and groove.
'The release of Above Your House signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the career and discography of Danish bassist, Henrik Jensen' 'If the trio attain this level of empathy and interaction in the confines of the recording studio, then the live performances by the trio will surely be the must hear gigs of the year' Nick Lea, Jazzviews
'Somewhere between the kind of mysteriously loose-swinging Miles quintet sound of the mid'60s the film-noir harmonies and majestic bass-playing of Charlie Haden, and the folksong like themes and patiently subtle impro of so much north European jazz of recent decades, comes the music of Henrik Jensen.' (John Fordham)
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. This will be the fourth album as leader. 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.
'Above your house' 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.
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
Drummer Dave Smith is best known for playing with Robert Plant's 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, as a member of Cloudmakers Trio with Jim Hart and Michael Janisch and as leader of the Anglo-Gambian band Fofoulah.
Tickets are also available at TREBLEROCK Guitar Shop, 52 The Mall in Clifton Village.
FRINGE JAZZ, Wednesdays at 7PM at The BRISTOL MUSIC CLUB, 76 St Paul's Road, Clifton. Bristol BS8 1LP
Fringe Jazz at The Bristol Music Club is run in association with TREBLEROCK Guitar Shop
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