Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Nikolaj Bentzon Trio - Tonesmith (2017)


21 compositions by pianist/composer Nikolaj Bentzon and his new 20th release as a leader of various constellations, not the least the classic piano trio format.

Tonesmith - a word that suggests the boundless and creative kinship between the composer and the performer(s). In this case 3 jazz improvisors...... READ MORE


01. The Near Miss of You 3:09
02. Big Deal 4:22
03. Boiled Over 5:40
04. Blue-Toned & the 7 Bandleaders 7:06
05. Swept off her Feet 3:42
06. Seismos 3:13
07. Pass it On 3:49
08. Auf Wiedersehen 4:47
09. Downhill 3:15
10. Come Closer 4:43
11. Old White Tragic 3:38
12. Sweet Talker 3:45
13. Love has Reawakened 6:53
14. Kajen 4:49
15. Prinsessens Vuggevise 4:09
16. Shah Zar 5:24
17. Enduring Questions 4:51
18. Jerky Walk 7:40
19. You Will Always Hold My Heart 6:06
20. Precious Little Habits 4:44
21. Slow Dunk 6:17

Daniel Franck, double bass
Espen Laub von Lillienskjold, drums