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In dreams, you cannot get lost… A melody you never heard before takes you back to a place where you have never been.
Micha Andriessen - Traveller's Ways (liner notes)
This trio album is a summit meeting of European jazz. Enrico Pieranunzi, Gabriele Mirabassi and Jasper Somsen celebrate intimate trio music on "Traveller's Way", which is mostly quiet but nevertheless exciting. "Strength lies in calmness".
Jazzthing, GER ... Read more >>
Impressionistic, sometimes dreamy, sometimes cerebral. The mental experience of people who explore untrodden paths in a spiritual or artistic field. Just like the Somsen/Pieranunzi/Mirabassi trio did on this beautiful album.
Jazzism, NL (Coen de Jonge) ... Read more >>
Somsen, Pieranunzi, and Mirabassi are a taut and seamless combo, musicians that clearly relish their collaboration. The recorded sound, warm and intimate, is most attractive. This is a lovely disc.
Fanfare Magazine, USA (Ken Meltzer) ... Read more >>
On this fantastic album Somsen, Pieranunzi and Mirabassi make music that feels like coming home and at the same time leads you to numerous unknown destinations that you have never visited before. The collaboration between Jasper Somsen and Enrico Pieranunzi clicks like a superior clockwork and the icing on the cake is the great clarinetist Gabriele Mirabassi. It is always a pleasure to hear these musical giants.
Rootstime, BE (Jan van Leersum) ... Read more >>
Clear timbres, dexterous technique, appropriate style and a conservative range of dynamics. This is a nice album for a quiet evening at home.
American Record Guide, USA ... Read more >>
"Traveller's Ways" touches the heart and does not let you forget about it. It is a unique story about self-discovery, nature and love - three mature men wander through a land where each note is a precious gem, a beautiful stone that rises for a moment and admires its universal beauty.
Multikulti, PL (Mateusz Krępski) ... Read more >>
It is undoubtedly a collaborative work that appears perfectly cohesive and wonderfully harmonious. With “Traveller's Ways”, the three maestros of their trade have succeeded in creating a fantastic work.
Jazz 'n More, GER (Luca D'Alessandro) ... Read more >>
The melodies are so relevant that we adopt them immediately. The music is like dreams we remember, and don't let them escape.
Le Soir, BE (Jean-Claude Vantroyen) ... Read more >>
A warm, melodic breeze ... An album full of masterly command and filled with a certain gracefulness.
Marlbank, UK ... Read more >>
Somsen, who is the composer of the substantial majority of the repertoire, proves here that he is a composer par excellence. Three men wander peacefully through the realm of music, each note is like a pearl, but they leave it to the listeners.
SKJazz, SK (Jan Hocek) ... Read more >>
Richly poetic musings, centering on Jasper Somsen's own compositions. The beauty of each instrument's tone and the high-quality recording that captures it are wonderful. Because each song is compactly compiled, the characteristics of the performers are clearly revealed.
JAZ.IN, JPN (Ryota Kajima) ... Read more >>
"Traveller's Ways" is a collection of songs that, not entirely unlike entertaining impressions, describe landscapes and people. Some of them are wonderfully catchy, vital melodies, fleeting mood pictures, improvisations that illustratively describe atmospheres. An album for every territorial character.
KultKomplott, GER (Jörg Konrad) ... Read more >>
The extremely smoothly playing instrumentalists complement each other perfectly. Evidently, Somsen's compositions are influenced by classical, pop, world and film music as well. The tracks on 'Traveller's Way' are not pure jazz and that is what makes this album so attractive.
Jazzflits, NL (Hans Invernizzi) ... Read more >>
Beautiful and seductive melodies that take us into velvety atmospheres and mysterious journeys.
JazzMania, BE ... Read more >>
On a journey between styles, three seasoned “travelers” follow fascinating chamber music paths.
Fono Forum, GER (Berthold Klostermann) ... Read more >>
A warm, melodic breeze that triggers feelings of spring, other times flowing water. The interplay between the three musicians creates atmospheric moods that often have their roots in classical or chamber music. . At the end you are pleasantly nourished.
Concerto, AU ... Read more >>
"Traveller's Ways" is an incredibly beautiful and profound album, performed with sincerity by three of Europe's best jazz musicians.
Musica Terra, JPN ... Read more >>
The new musical paths to be discovered sound familiar and feel like coming home. In 'Traveller's Ways', Somsen/Pieranunzi/Mirabassi map out a road trip full of subtle personal accents, harmonious interplay and always a soft landing, without a road map or any prepared goal.
Jazzhalo, BE (Bernard Lefèvre) ... Read more >>
Truly beautiful chamber music-influenced jazz. It is precisely the alternation between the more daring and the more thoughtful pieces that represents the versatility of this music.
Musik an Sich, GER (Wolfgang Giese) ... Read more >>
Traveller's Ways invites listeners to unknown places with fresh melodies never heard before. The sound of the shimmering piano and graceful clarinet is a delight to listen to, as is the magnificent sound of the double bass that supports them.
Diskunion, JPN ... Read more >>
With its impeccable musicianship, captivating compositions, and seamless collaboration between Jasper Somsen, Enrico Pieranunzi, and Gabriele Mirabassi, Traveller's Ways is a must-have addition to any jazz collection.
Rough Trade, UK
They explore new terrains together, listen to each other very carefully and 'decorate' each other's ideas with their sounds. They always serve the melodic flow on their short side trips. Very relaxing.
Na Dann Magazine, GER ... Read more >>
Photos: Arkady Mitnik
Jasper Somsen
Jasper Somsen is a Dutch double bassist and composer, born in 1973. Somsen has collaborated with leading jazz musicians around the world and has left his mark on the international jazz scene. With an impressive track record as a bandleader and sideman, he has released and produced several albums.
Enrico Pieranunzi
Born in 1949 in Rome, Italy, Enrico Pieranunzi is considered one of the leading European jazz pianists and composers. With a career spanning decades, Pieranunzi has had an enormous influence on the global jazz scene. His virtuosity on the piano and musicality make him unique. He has collaborated with internationally renowned musicians and has an extensive oeuvre of recordings and compositions to his name.
Gabriele Mirabassi
Clarinetist and composer Gabriele Mirabassi, born in Perugia, Italy, in 1967, is known for his refined playing style. Mirabassi has a background in classical music, which gives his playing a unique color and depth. Due to his broad musical experience spanning various genres, he is a leading figure in contemporary jazz and world music.