The Hoff/Somsen/Lindholm Trio plays original compositions inspired by Keith Jarrett, Enrico Pieranunzi, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Esbjörn Svensson, Rymden, Wolfgang Haffner, Russell Ferrante and Vince Mendoza, among others. In direct contact with their audience, this Dutch-Scandinavian piano trio plays music that only knows how to unfold in the flow of improvisational forces and is therefore characterized by communicative openness, stylistic diversity and aesthetic expressiveness.
The trio´s first album release, “NorthWest”, is due for release September 6 on Challenge Records.
Pianist Jan Gunnar Hoff from Norway performs worldwide with his solo piano repertoire, and has worked with Mike Stern, Arve Henriksen, Audun Kleive, Anders Jormin, Gary Novak, Per Mathisen, Alex Acuna and Horacio Hernández a.o. As a bandleader and co-leader he has released 23 albums and published over 250 orchestral works in various contexts. Jan Gunnar Hoff is also a Steinway Artist and in 2014 he received the Buddy-prize, the highest distinction in Norwegian jazz.
Double bass player/composer/producer Jasper Somsen from the Netherlands is known worldwide for his longstanding collaborations with Enrico Pieranunzi, Maria Mendes and Lynne Arriale. He has performed with Peter Erskine, Jorge Rossy, Joey Calderazzo, Bob Sheppard, John Beasley and Jeff Ballard, among others. He has released seven albums as leader and co-leader for Challenge Records and has been featured on more than 45 albums and film music productions. Website: https://www.jaspersomsen.com/
Carsten Lindholm is a Danish drummer and composer. Artists such as Erik Truffaz, John Beasley, Reggie Washington, Pete Judge, Jim Barr, Eivind Aarset, Gunnar Halle, Thomas Siffling and Christopher Dell play on his albums. He has played with his trio in many clubs and festivals such as ELBJAZZ, Jazz & Joy Worms, Bix Stuttgart, Domicil Dortmund, Altes Pfandhaus Köln, JazzfolkBike Syke, Jazzforum Bayreuth, Jazzclub Bamberg, Jazznmore Ingolstadt, Jazzfest Wageningen, Montmartre Copenhagen, Theatre de Caen. Website: http://www.carstenlindholm.com
Liner notes “Northwest”: All three musicians are equal in the musical process and contribute in the same measures with improvisations and compositions. It is all about communication – the art of listening and reacting and so forcing each other deeper into the essence of the performed tune. This new jazz trio is a welcome addition to an already rich European jazz scene and will soon find followers around the globe. After hearing their debut album, I can already say: I am a fan! Wulf Müller (GER)
Live reviews:
High-class trio Jazz. Tight interplay, good songs and strong soloists. What more do you ask for?
Bodø Jazz Open Festival, NOR
Three of a kind: Instant and intense interplay, full of power and expressiveness without completely abandoning the lyrical setting.
Gerd Harthus (GER) – Concert blog Bodø Jazz Open, Norway … Read more >>
Hoff Somsen Lindholm demonstrated the excellence of their technical and compositional qualities. The piano oscillated between water and fire, the double bass thunder and purrs and the drums balanced everything with rhythm and sounds that were sometimes fragmentary or lascivious.
Jazz Equinoxe, Corsica (FR) – photo (above) by Michele Maestracci
Hoff Somsen Lindholm plays original compositions which are inspired by Keith Jarrett, Enrico Pieranunzi, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Esbjörn Svensson, Rymden, Russell Ferrante, Vince Mendoza and many others.
In direct contact with their audience, the music of this strong Dutch-Scandinavian trio is characterized by its communicative openness, stylistic diversity and aesthetic expressiveness, in which their lyrical compositions unfold in a flow of improvisational forces.
Biographies Hoff Somsen Lindholm (PDF)
(c) 2023 photos by Boe Larsen
BOOKINGS & MANAGEMENT:
Carsten Lindholm (World)
Jasper Somsen (The Netherlands and UK)
HSL Technical Rider and Stage Plan (PDF)