Christian Pabst Trio

Mit Rhythm Riot präsentiert der in Italien lebende deutsche Pianist und Komponist Christian Pabst sein neuestes und mittlerweile sechstes Album. https://www.christianpabst.com/ Das im Kölner LOFT aufgenommene Werk versprüht eine kraftvolle kinetische Energie, die durch das telepathische Zusammenspiel und die einizgartige melodiöse Klangsprache dieses europäischen Klaviertrios der Extraklasse getragen wird. Während der Entstehung des Albums hat Pabst sich immer wieder mit der Frage konfrontiert, was Musik in einer Welt, die ständig in Flammen steht und voller Konflikte ist, bedeuten kann. Ein Ausspruch Leonard Bernsteins hat ihn dabei begleitet und inspiriert: “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before”. Und so zelebrieren die neu entstandenen Eigenkompositionen Pabsts einen ganz persönlichen Rhythm Riot: einen rhythmischen Protest, der Musik und Kreativität ganz bewusst als kraftvollen Gegenpol zu den dunklen und zerstörerischen Tendenzen unserer Gesellschaft sieht. Unterstützt wird er hierbei von seinen zwei langjährigen Weggefährten und Veteranen der europäischen Jazzszene. Der JazzEcho-Preisträger André Nendza am Kontrabass und Erik Kooger, einer der gefragtesten Schlagzeuger der Niederlande, vollenden so das perfekt aufeinander eingespielte Trio. https://andre-nendza.de/ https://erikkooger.com/ Die internationale Presse beschreibt die Musik des Christian Pabst Trios als eine “Hingabe an die Schönheit der Musik” (All About Jazz, USA). Das deutsche Magazin Jazzthing lobt die innovative Spielweise des Ensembles und meint: “Mit den überlieferten Pianotrio-Regeln und den Parametern des klassischen Jazz hat die daraus resultierende Klangwelt nur noch am Rande etwas zu tun.” Nach dem Erfolg von Balbec halten der Pianist und seine Mitstreiter konsequent an ihrem künstlerischen Weg fest und schenken dem Publikum mit Rhythm Riot ein neues aufregendes Kapitel ihrer sich stets weiterentwickelnden musikalischen Erzählung. ”Erfrischend anders” Jazzthetik ”Pabst kreiert eine Welt der subtilen Klänge” Jazzpodium “Poetic and soulful music” The Netherlands, Jazzflits “You believe to be taken into the depths of the soul” Belgium, Jazzhalo “What a pleasure to watch Christian Pabst’s fingers flying over the keys” Switzerland, Der Brienzer “An impressive pianist” Australia, Out in Perth “Consciousness-enhancing” UK, Jazzwise Klingt so: https://youtu.be/kKTv1aK4eHI

Christian Pabst - piano André Nendza - bass Erik Kooger - drums

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With Rhythm Riot, the German pianist and composer Christian Pabst, who lives in Italy, presents his latest and now sixth album. https://www.christianpabst.com/ Recorded at the LOFT in Cologne, the work radiates a powerful kinetic energy, which is carried by the telepathic interplay and the unique melodious sound language of this top-class European piano trio. During the creation of the album, Pabst repeatedly confronted himself with the question of what music can mean in a world that is constantly on fire and full of conflict. A quote from Leonard Bernstein accompanied and inspired him: “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before”. And so Pabst's new compositions celebrate a very personal Rhythm Riot: a rhythmic protest that consciously sees music and creativity as a powerful antithesis to the dark and destructive tendencies of our society. He is supported in this by his two long-time companions and veterans of the European jazz scene. JazzEcho award winner André Nendza on double bass and Erik Kooger, one of the most sought-after drummers in the Netherlands, complete the perfectly coordinated trio. https://andre-nendza.de/ https://erikkooger.com/ The international press describes the music of the Christian Pabst Trio as “a surrender to the beauty of music” (All About Jazz, USA). The German magazine Jazzthing praises the ensemble's innovative way of playing and says: “The resulting sound world has only marginally anything to do with the traditional piano trio rules and the parameters of classical jazz.” Following the success of Balbec, the pianist and his comrades-in-arms are consistently sticking to their artistic path and, with Rhythm Riot, are giving the audience a new exciting chapter in their ever-evolving musical narrative.

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"Refreshingly different" Jazzthetik "Pabst creates a world of subtle sounds" Jazzpodium "Poetic and soulful music" The Netherlands, Jazzflits "You believe to be taken into the depths of the soul" Belgium, Jazzhalo "What a pleasure to watch Christian Pabst's fingers flying over the keys" Switzerland, Der Brienzer "An impressive pianist" Australia, Out in Perth "Consciousness-enhancing" UK, Jazzwise

German pianist and composer Christian Pabst, who lives in Italy, performs on the world's great stages (including Lincoln Center New York, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, North Sea Jazz Festival, Bimhuis, etc.) and tours regularly all over the world – both in Europe and in the USA, South Africa, India, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, etc. As part of the European Jazz Masters program, he studied piano at the conservatories of Amsterdam, Paris and Copenhagen. This was followed by a degree in film music in Amsterdam. With his award-winning piano trio, he has celebrated numerous successes. In 2011 he released his debut "Days of Infinity (feat. Gerard Presencer)", followed by "Song of Opposites" featuring a large ensemble with strings and brass, and the trio album "Inner Voice", which was highly praised by the international press. Downbeat writer Scott Yanow described Christian Pabst's piano playing as "connected to the greats of jazz, while at the same time original and personal." In addition to his work as a soloist, Pabst is a sought-after accompanist and has also made a name for himself through his collaborations with artists such as Lionel Loueke, James Cammack, Lubos Soukup, etc. As an arranger, he has worked for, among others, ARD, the WDR Funkhausorchester, Orkest Phion, Matangi Quartet, etc.

Bassist and composer André Nendza belongs among the most accomplished musicians on the German music scene through his ongoing work both on a wide range of his own projects (A.tronic, duo with Inga Lühning, Tria Lingvo, Canvas) and as a sought-after sideman (including Philipp van Endert Trio, Christian Pabst Trio, Mathias Haus). Nendza studied at the Academy of Arts in Hilversum (NL) and in the jazz department of the Cologne University of Music (diploma 1997). The bassist has worked live and/or in the studio with musicians such as Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Rick Margitza, Paolo Fresu, Dominique Pifarély, Charlie Mariano, Mike Walker, Eivind Aarset, and others. Nendza's bass playing has been documented on more than 80 recordings (14 of them under his own name) as well as in numerous radio and television broadcasts. André Nendza has given countless concerts at home and abroad. In 1997 Nendza was awarded the Kulturförderpreis of the Sparkassenstiftung NRW. In 2012 Nendza received the ECHO JAZZ in the category "Bass, national" for his album "Rooms Restored". In 2014 he won the final of the "Neuer Deutscher Jazzpreis" with "Tria Lingvo".

Erik Kooger is one of the most sought-after drummers on the Dutch jazz scene. From 1990 to 1996 he studied at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Over the course of his career he has played with, among others, Teddy Edwards, Scott Hamilton, Ack van Rooyen, Deborah Carter, Don Braden, Hans Dulder, Sonny Fortune, Ingrid Jensen, Frits Landsbergen, Marije Nie and Edwin Rutten. Since 2006 he has worked together with pianist Michiel Borstlap. Erik toured with the band of pianist and singer Gino Vannelli and worked extensively with guitarist Jerome Hol, Bas van Lier, Michael Varekamp, The Legends, BOOST! and Christian Pabst. He was a member of Dick de Graaf's band CRY BABY! and, from 2012 to 2017, drummer for the Deeldeliers (with, among others, Jules Deelder and Bas van Lier).