Thomas Fonnesbaek & Justin Kauflin
Release Date: 16 June 2023
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101853229
Genres: Jazz Smooth Jazz
Description
Storyville Records present 'Danish Rain' from two of the most exciting new artists in jazz, the supreme Scandinavian bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and the young jazz superstar, pianist Justin Kauflin.
Fonnesbæk and Kauflin are two of the most prolific young musicians of today. Fonnesbæk is one of the hottest new bass players on the European jazz scene, and Justin Kauflin is a protegé of Quincy Jones and collaborating with Jacob Collier on film scores, when not touring the world with his exceptionally emotional and beautiful music. Together these two young lions, on their third album together, create moments of tremendous beauty and interplay.
Certain European aesthetics - evident in Fonnesbæk's "Danish Rain" and John Lennon's "Imagine" - merge perfectly with Kauflin's potent American jazz and the beautiful grounds in between. The acrobatic Scandinavian Fonnesbæk displays a sense of swing and propulsion that mingles expertly with the precision and playfulness of the laid-back and elegant Kauflin. Their understated approach makes a powerful statement in itself.
Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk is a fascinating musician, who exudes technical brilliance and a superior sense of rhythm, as well as a melodic and harmonic sensitivity reminiscent of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen that never overshadows his own unique style. Justin Kauflin is one of the greatest piano talents of recent times. Renowned trumpetist Clark Terry and Quincy Jones have both taken the young prodigy under their wings, playing a crucial part in his success. The maturity he displays and focus with which he plays is exceptional.
Tracklisting
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Kira Martini
Duke Ellington
Frans Bak & Sinne Eeg
Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman & Carsten Dahl
Mads Vinding Trio feat. Dado Moroni & Niclas Campagnol
Sisters of Jazz
