Phronesis - Alive (LP Deluxe Version) March 11, 2022 Edition Records

Jasper Høiby's Phronesis, widely recognised as one of the finest piano trios in Europe, will release a limited edition vinyl pressing of their groundbreaking 2010 album ‘Alive’ in March 2022.

Over the last two decades, Phronesis forged a reputation for spell-binding live performances, capturing the imaginations of audiences worldwide. Years of performing, touring and recording gave this trio a matchless rapport that inspired an ever-flowing stream of pioneering new music.

The group’s first album on Edition Records and their first live recording, it was ‘Alive’ that truly catapulted the trio onto the international stage.  Flawless in execution, and driven by some of the most infectious and compelling music written in recent years, this extraordinary recording became one of the most talked-about live piano trio releases.  It was awarded Album of the Year in 2010 by both Mojo and Jazzwise and was voted Jazzwise Magazine’ No.1 Jazz Album of the last 5 years in 2015. It won endless plaudits and praise for its irresistible excitement, skillful flair and expansive compositional craft, and prompted extensive international touring across the world.

At the centre of the band’s sound was bassist and founder Jasper Høiby, the charismatic and dynamic player and composer, and a musician who has been central in shaping the story of Edition Records as a label. On ‘Alive,’ Jasper is joined by Ivo Neame on keys and Mark Guiliana on drums, standing in for Anton Eger on this one-off live recording.

To celebrate over a decade since the album first dropped, ‘Alive’ will be released on vinyl for the first time ever in March 2022 with brand new artwork and liner notes specially written by Jasper.

Get your orders in early – this special edition vinyl album is a must-have collector’s item for fans of the group.

1. Untitled #1 02:14

2. Blue Inspiration 11:05

3. French 08:35

4. Eight Hours 05:32

5. Abraham's New Gift 10:07

6. Rue Cinq Diamants 06:09

7. Happy Notes 10:08

8. Love Song 14:06

9. Untitled#2 07:14

10. Smoking the Camel 13:52

Jasper Høiby  Double Bass

Ivo Neame  Piano

Mark Guiliana  Drums

Details

– Each Vinyl will be packaged in a double album gatefold

– Each LP will be pressed on Ocean Blue Coloured Vinyl

– The first 200 copies sold on the Edition Store will be numbered

– The Deluxe Vinyl package will include sheet music of all 10 tracks as a PDF download

Available as limited edition vinyl, with online-only exclusives, as well as on WAV and MP3

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Phronesis - We Are All (EDITION RECORDS September 14, 2018)

JASPER HØIBY double bass 

IVO NEAME piano 

ANTON EGER drums

WE ARE ALL - THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM

LP, CD & DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

We Are All, the band’s eighth and newest studio album, offers plenty of emotional range and musical richness for committed Phronesis fans and new listeners alike. But in its title and scope, it also seeks to focus attention on an important message of togetherness and balance beyond the one the trio demonstrate on the bandstand.

Worldwide Release: 14th Sept 2018

ONE ALBUM. MULTIPLE COVERS. ONE MESSAGE OF INTERCONNECTEDNESS

FORMATS AVAILABLE:

- Limited Edition LP with Yellow Vinyl and double sided cover. 

- Two Collector Edition CDs with different covers. 

- Download & Streaming Album with three single releases all with different covers.

Each format - the LP, two CD versions, the digital album and 3 digital singles will be produced as part of a Collectors Edition with each edition having a different cover image that communicates a sense of unity on a shared planet and shines a light on the interconnectedness of all living species.

Please Note: The music is exactly the same on all formats, the only difference is the front cover image.

New album from MALIJA - Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby & Liam Noble

NEW RELEASE

MALIJA 'Instinct'

RELEASED 8th September 2017

Malija, the sophisticated genre-bending all-star trio that received phenomenal acclaim for their debut album 'The Day I Had Everything' [2015], returns in September 2017 with Instinct, an album that showcases the sheer brilliance, interplay and depth of musicianship of three of the most celebrated and adhered Jazz musicians in Europe - Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby and Liam Noble.

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Jasper Høiby - Fellow Creatures (2016)

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Source: Allaboutjazz

Genre: Modern Jazz

GAB's Rating: ★★★★☆

Taking a break from his highly (and justifiably) praised trio Phronesis, virtuoso bassist Jasper Hoiby described the rationale for Fellow Creatures thus: "it's been a dream of mine for a while to start a larger ensemble and to have the option of writing for two melody instruments as well as the trio."

Høiby also regards the album in three ways; first he wanted to tell a story with a whole album, establishing a relationship between the album and its listeners by enticing them to play it over and over again so that they became intimately familiar with the music. Secondly, the titles are inspired by author Naomi Klein's 2014 best-selling book "This Changes Everything," whose politically-charged environmental propositions are shared by Høiby. Finally the album is dedicated to Høiby's sister Janette who passed away earlier this year.

Høiby describes the music presented here as "less explosive" (than Phronesis), which it certainly is. From the start, the pastoral "Folk Song" is nearer the writing of Jan Garbarek with its delicate melody introduced by Polar Bear's Mark Lockheart on tenor saxophone and rising British jazz star Laura Jurd, heard here on flugelhorn. By contrast, the ensuing title track gathers pace, with Jurd here producing some feisty trumpet runs interspersed by Lockheart's brazen tenor.

On "World Of Contradictions" the melody evinced by the two horns is played over Will Barry's deft piano line which dominates the piece. Again Barry is heard leading "Little Song For Mankind" over an inexorably building ensemble and the piece is enhanced by Corrie Dick's subtle drumming. "Song For The Bees" signals a heart- warming break from previous numbers with Jasper Hoiby's pizzicato bass vamp evincing an almost Calypso-like rhythm. Corrie Dick's drums create a vital backdrop to the hypnotic "Tangible" whereas the shorter "Collective Spaces," led by the twin horns, is imbued by a contrapuntal pre-electric Ornette Coleman feel.

The tranquil "Suddenly, Everyone" affords ample soloing opportunities for Lockheart, Jurd and Høiby, whereas "Before" beginning with a staccato riff, is a lithe double bass and tenor sax duet breaking down into a more regular rhythmic pattern courtesy of Høiby's obligato bass line over which Lockheart solos before both instruments erratically take up the riff once more, slowing to a conclusion.

The final track "Plastic Island," beginning with laughing and growling voices, is the most strident of all the numbers, an ensemble riff played over a contrasting piano melody and insistent rhythm. Jasper Hoiby's wistful yet vibrant compositions are uniformly irresistible and with excellent performances all round, this seductively addictive album is going to yield frequent and satisfying plays. So, measured by that criterion, Høiby's intentions have been most definitely realised.  Roger Farbey

Folk Song

Fellow Creatures

World Of Contradictions

Little Song For Mankind

Song For The Bees

Tangible

Collective Spaces

Suddenly Everyone

Before

Plastic Island

JASPER HØIBY double bass, composer
MARK LOCKHEART saxophone
LAURA JURD trumpet
WILL BARRY piano
CORRIE DICK drums

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JASPER HØIBY - Fellow Creatures, THE NEW ALBUM (EDITION RECORDS)

JASPER HØIBY

'Fellow Creatures'

THE NEW ALBUM

“..fusing the infectious grooves of a Phronesis rhythm section with the off-kilter hooks of Polar Bear.” LONDON JAZZ

JASPER HØIBY double bass, composer

MARK LOCKHEART saxophone

LAURA JURD trumpet

WILL BARRY piano

CORRIE DICK drums

OUT 15th JULY 2016

Pre-order 1 of 100 limited edition signed and numbered CDs

Watch 'Fellow Creatures' album trailer

Fellow Creatures is the first new venture for Jasper’s own music since his formation of Phronesis in 2005, and as such will be hugely anticipated in jazz circles. The music embodies a strong sense of groove and an optimistic and driving energy, which combines with atmospheric textures and contrapuntal rhythms, leading Jazzwise to describe the band as “masters of evolving melody”.

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