Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Jasper Somsen Group released “Sardegna”


European Jazz with an American bite!

SARDEGNA is a profound personal narrative of Jasper Somsen about the most constant thing in life – the change. The short stories on this album are about the moments we all face: searching for the meaning of life, the loss of dear ones, love and friendship. Jasper approaches them with patience and grace, yet retaining the organic emotional palette one can’t hide.

This second album of Somsen brings you to the rhythm of life on Sardegna Island with a mellow vibe, enriched by touching cello entries and deep bass solos. Poetic and sentimental, sad and cheerful.

The compositions do not only refer to Sardinia itself, but some are much more connected to the vast history of European and American jazz, or even maybe to another island yet to be discovered… An island created by passion, imagination and poetry. Akin to other migrants to Sardinia, exploring the island. This is also what Jasper does by releasing this album: creating new memories and whispering new destinations in our ears.

Jasper Somsen started his group in 2009. In October 2010 he released his first album "Dreams, Thoughts and Poetry" at Challenge Records. All release concerts were sold out and the album received excellent reviews.

Listen to the album Sardegna on the Radio 6 record pole for free!
More information about Jasper Somsen and his new Album Sardegna you'll find onwww.challengerecords.com

Upcoming concerts:

April 1 - Nijmegen (NL): Jasper Somsen Group (Music from the CD "Sardegna" - 2013)
Easter Jazz Festival - Café de Kroon | Time: t.b.a.
April 5 - Wageningen (NL): Jasper Somsen & The Wageningen Symphony Orchestra
Saint John "The Baptist" Church | Time: 20:15 | Information & Tickets
April 7 - Amsterdam (NL): Jasper Somsen & The Wageningen Symphony Orchestra
Beurs van Berlage | Time: 14:30
April 13 - Den Haag (NL): Jasper Somsen Group (Music from the CD "Sardegna" - 2013)
De Regentenkamer | Time: t.b.a.
April 14 - Arnhem (NL): Jasper Somsen & The Wageningen Symphony Orchestra
Musis Sacrum | Time: 14:30 | Information & Tickets
May 17 - Den Haag (NL): Jasper Somsen & Alessandro Di Liberto
Associazione Dante Alighieri | CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
May 18 - Amersfoort (NL): Jasper Somsen & Alessandro Di Liberto
Amersfoort Jazz Festival | Time: t.b.a.
May 22 - Tilburg (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
Paradox | Time: 20:30 uur |Information & Tickets
May 23 - Amsterdam (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
BIM-huis | Time: t.b.a.
May 24 - Nijmegen (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
De Lindenberg | Time: t.b.a.
May 30 - Nistelrode (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
De Hoge Vorssel | CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
May 31 - Zeist (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
Piano Podium Henk Hupkes | Time: 20:30 hrs | Information & Tickets
June 1 - Rotterdam (NL): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
Lantaren/Venster | Time: t.b.a.
June 28 - Treviso (Italy): Enrico Pieranunzi's New European Trio
Monastier di Treviso | Time: t.b.a.