Bobo Stenson Trio / Germany 03.17.2026 Soundboard Edition

Now that the Keith Jarrett Trio has disbanded, the last bastion of piano trios remains: the Bobo Stenson Trio, a contemporary masterpiece featuring the Scandinavian master and pioneer of piano trios since the Bill Evans Trio, along with bassist Anders Jormin and drummer Jon Feld. Celebrating their 18th anniversary, a beautiful new live recording, a true classic of ECM, has arrived!!! This is a sublime live performance from March 17, 2026, at Unterfaert, a renowned jazz club in Munich, Germany, ECM’s home base. The Stenson/Jormin/Feld Trio, who continue to perform energetically, celebrate their 18th anniversary. This 80-minute recording captures the entire performance in superb, ultra-high-quality stereo soundboard recording, thanks to the label’s meticulous mastering, making it feel as if you’re listening right there. A must-have for Bill Evans, ECM, and piano trio fans!!! This trio, whose repertoire ranges from standards to contemporary music and folk, has incorporated a wide variety of musical styles into their setlist for this performance, including original compositions by the members. The unparalleled beauty, matured through the outstanding performances of each member, deeply touches the heart. Here is the pinnacle of piano trios in the post-Keith Jarrett Trio era! You’ll find yourself drawn in without even realizing it by their creatively imaginative playing… Stenson’s compelling piano playing, reminiscent of Keith Richards in his prime, Jormin’s technique and presence, comparable to Scott LaFaro and Eddie Gomez of the legendary Bill Evans Trio, and Felt, who could arguably be called the successor to Christansen, combine to create a tense and superb improvisation that rejects bebop and 4/4 beat, occasionally giving way to breathtakingly beautiful melodies. The album features a well-balanced mix of the aesthetically pleasing, quiet moments characteristic of their studio recordings and the vibrant, energetic numbers that can’t be found in their studio work, resulting in a superb performance that you’ll enjoy from beginning to end without ever getting bored!