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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)
Anyone who has even a little empathy and can listen to music will recognize the greatness of this art. The beautiful sound of the album and the virtuosity of the instrumentalists are captivating.
Jazz-Fun, GER (Jacek Brun) ... Read more >>
Northwest has both the Nordic freshness and the warm-hearted feeling in it to charm with its authenticity and melodic vibes.
Jazz'halo, BE (Bernard Lefevre) ... Read More >>
It pays off when such experienced musicians join forces ... the common unified expression as well as improvisational power complement each other ... it is precisely here that the understanding between the three musicians becomes apparent.
Musik an Sich, GER (Wolfgang Giese) ... Read more >>
On the album Northwest, Gunnar Hoff, Somsen and Lindholm prove that they are the unmistakable ambassadors of Scandinavian jazz where harmonic melodies, solid interplay and coherent performances are the most important ingredients.
Music Frames, NL ... Read more >>
Lyrical sounds, warm melodies and subtle interplay, especially during the individual musicians' solo performances, characterize this blend of American role models and Nordic musical expression.
NaDann, GER ... Read more >>
High-class trio Jazz. Tight interplay, good songs and strong soloists. What more do you ask for?
Bodø Jazz Open Festival, NOR (Kjell Nordeng) ... Read more >>
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 (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)