We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Fingertips

by Heine Hansen Trio

supported by
Sockbert
Sockbert thumbnail
o'Tochtone
o'Tochtone thumbnail
Bert Schurink
Bert Schurink thumbnail
bassblues
bassblues thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

      80 DKK  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Fingertips via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      149 DKK or more 

     

1.
Sweet Tomato 05:07
buy track
2.
Bells 04:14
buy track
3.
Meadow 04:19
buy track
4.
Oculus 05:00
buy track
5.
Figurine 05:23
buy track
6.
Bufo Bufo 04:17
buy track
7.
Impulses 01:31
buy track
8.
Tension Walz 04:44
buy track
9.
Blues Man 04:40
buy track
10.
Prime Time 04:25
buy track

about

As a young man, Heine Hansen applied for admission to the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, but was told that they couldn’t teach him anything that he hadn’t already mastered. Then as now, he has always let the music speak for itself, or rather, let his fingers do the talking. Hence the title. At the age of 41, he has never sounded better, of which this recording is a beautiful example. As a pianist and composer, Heine Hansen pays tribute to the American roots of jazz but also lets his music expand and embrace the fine Scandinavian music tradition that has been created over the past 50 years by Jan Johansson, Thomas Clausen, Jan Garbarek, Palle Mikkelborg and others. After all, playing jazz is a musical apprenticeship and Heine Hansen has worked with american masters, and been af member of bassist Hugo Rasmussen and the legendary Alex Riel's bands.

The music speaks for itself. Rarely will you have heard a more exuberant trio. With Thomas Fonnesbæk’s powerful bass front and centre, Heine Hansen and Alex Riel are unleashed. Chances are taken and musical quotes are made from the great songbook of jazz, all while the music flows through Heine Hansen’s light Scandinavian vein. Entirely exciting, wholly unpredictable and utterly creative. As arranger, composer and pianist, it is to Heine Hansen’s credit that this recording is so accomplished.

The compositions provide scope and inspiration for bass and drums, while his masterly piano playing challenges Fonnesbæk and Riel. Heine Hansen impels the trio to reach a level that amazes the listener – the very highpoint when time and place merge into the ultimate NOW. Such achievements are only for the greatest, here performed by Heine Hansen together with Danish super bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and one of the world’s most original drummers, 77-year-old Alex Riel.

Outstandingly conceived and even more perfectly executed. Trio jazz at its best.

credits

released April 26, 2019

Heine Hansen - Piano

Thomas Fonnesbæk - Bass

Alex Riel - Drums

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Storyville Records image

Storyville Records Denmark

Storyville Records is Europe’s oldest independent jazz label. It releases a rich variety of jazz, blues and related musical genres, often accompanied by authoritative notes and rare extras. This iconic label was founded in 1952 in Denmark and today continues to augment its historic catalogue of recordings made by American jazz and blues legends with new releases from contemporary jazz artists. ... more

contact / help

Contact Storyville Records

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Fingertips, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now