Reviews

“This jazz is modern, rather typically European, with chamber music aspects and of a high standard. Powerful music…”

“His philosophical thinking is reflected in the compositions … as you listen the flavors become even more interesting.”

“A wonderful album for lovers of classic, melodic jazz.”

“With its sensitive, introspective melodies and flowing solos, this album of modern jazz is magical and luminous.”

“Interesting compositions and improvisations make listening to this music a great pleasure.”

“Symphonic poems for a jazz trio. A delicate aesthetic and full of beauty that does not hide, however, an inner tension.”

“Characterized by flowing solos… the trio’s interpretation of European modern jazz is understated, fluent, and woven like a tapestry.”

“There But For the Grace of God carries a poignant, lyrical expression that combines a celebration of melodic richness with urgency.”

“​The song is gentle, delicate, creating a mood of tranquility and even resignation (…) The album gains in emotionality, intimacy and sensitivity (…) a trio in perfect harmony.”

“​The group demonstrates – besides the quality of the melodies, the articulation and the particularly well-balanced exchange between the three members – they have grasped what the (well-worn) trio formula means and allows us to express.”

“​A collection of songs that benefit from the power of simplicity and delicate interplay and invites comparisons with the diverse likes of Ethan Iverson and Steely Dan.”

“​Pianist Harald Walkate is a master at creating cinematic music around a theme… the execution is top-notch.”

“Harald Walkate’s compositions are full of contemplation. A spellbinding sonic yarn… demanding an attentive listener and a discerning spirit.”

“… by delivering music that is so simply open, contemplative, and perfectly jazz, it makes us completely forget that time has passed at all.”