Album from Phronesis

Phronesis are widely recognised as the finest jazz piano trio in Europe. Members Jasper Høiby, Anton Eger and Ivo Neame are all Edition recording artists, and Phronesis remain central to the Edition label. Years of performing, touring and recording have given the three members of this trio a matchless rapport. That has inspired an ever-flowing fountain of new music, captured to perfection on this, the Anglo-Scandinavian trio's sixth CD and their fourth for Edition Records.

Recorded in a single day at London's fabled Abbey Road studios, Parallax is a brilliantly realised piece of music-making. It has all the standout features of the trio's work. Rhythmic drive. Constant shifts in mood and texture. Drama heightened by dazzlingly fast reactions. All leavened by a melodic sense all three draw on as much when improvising as composing.

There are new elements to enjoy, too. Pianist Ivo Neame's Manioc Maniac displays a stronger spicing of humour. Jasper Høiby's Stillness, featuring the composer's bowed bass, explores a contemplative mood less prominent in their earlier work. Fans of their more up tempo excursions also have plenty to enjoy, though - witness percussionist Anton Eger's opener, 67,000mph, named for the earth's speed around the sun.

Jasper Høiby: bass
Anton Eger: drums
Ivo Neame: piano

Track Listing

• 67000 MPH
• Ok Chorale
• Stillness
• Kite For Seamus
• Just 4 Now
• Ayu
• A Silver Moon
• Manioc Maniac
• Rabat

Additional Details

Label: Edition Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 06/02/17

UPC: 5065001530784