Paul Heller invites Jasper van’t Hof

„Three Horns & Piano“

Three horns and a piano: that's all it takes for one of the most unusual and exciting projects by Dutch pianist and composer Jasper van't Hof. What may sound slightly unwieldy on paper is in fact the exact opposite: wonderfully light, harmoniously swinging, sound-flooded music with finely fanned wind arrangements, sometimes impressionistically dabbed, sometimes powerfully grooving, airy-transparent (chamber) jazz with plenty of scope for the spirited solo excursions of all participants. The four musicians, all proven top musicians in their field, have known each other for a long time, are friends and have met again and again in a wide variety of formations - as van't Hof and Heller did on their joint album "Conversations" (2022). This project is also based on the musicians' deep trust in each other. With dedication, sensitivity and passion, Ilja Reijngoud, Tony Lakatos and Paul Heller join Jasper van't Hof in playing his compositions, which were arranged exclusively for this ensemble by the pianist. "Three Horns & Piano" is definitely a highlight in Paul Heller's "invites" series, which is certainly not short of highlights!