Jasper Høiby - 3Elements

As the founding member of Phronesis, one of the most talked about and acclaimed European bands during the last decade,
Jasper Høiby now returns with his new piano trio 3Elements. With a melodic and bold sound of visceral and kinetic musical
interplay and featuring a revolving line-up of some of Europe’s best young talent, his latest release ‘Like Water’ features piano
prodigy Chaerin Im from South Korea and Jamie Peet, a uniquely eclectic drummer from the Netherlands. Since creating his first
band in 2005, Copenhagen-born London based bassist Jasper Høiby has gained recognition for his fresh and dynamic approach to jazz, blending intricate compositions with spontaneous improvisation.

With Høiby's bass playing at the forefront, he has released a string of highly acclaimed albums and toured extensively around the globe, captivating audiences with his various
groups which include Phronesis, Fellow Creatures and Planet B. His music transcends genres, combining elements of
contemporary jazz and European folky influences with cutting edge improvisation.

Since 2010, Jasper Hoiby has emerged as a pivotal artist within Edition Records, choosing the label as the exclusive home for all his musical releases. His collaborations span across a spectrum of the jazz scene's luminaries including Tigran Hamasyan, Jason Lindner, Jeff Ballard, Shai Maestro, Mark Guiliana, Verneri Pohjola, Marius Neset, Django Bates, Sun Mi Hong, Miquel Zenón,
Louis Cole, Makaya McCraven, Ben Lamar Gay, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Kit Downes. He has appeared at jazz clubs, concert
halls and festivals across the world and in 2012 won the Copenhagen Jazz Festival's 'Young Spirit Award' alongside honorary
award winners Jack DeJohnette and Palle Mikkelborg.

“The brilliant bass player, Jasper Høiby, outstanding music” - GILLES PETERSON

“Høiby fashions his pieces so the lines between freedom and form are beautifully blurred, the music flows as a tumultuous organic whole – everything belongs, nothing is forced.” - MOJO

“The intricate, information-dense linear arrangements and tightly plotted rhythm tracks that characterised Phronesis are here relaxed so that the music is allowed to flow and breathe.” - Editors Choice, JAZZWISE ****
“3 Elements” offers an uncompromising and robust sound palette, which recalls the groove of Phronesis while being distinguished by the richness of the charismatic and unique sound of
Høiby's bass. - RADIO FRANCE

“3Elements” offers a compelling, uncompromising, and robust sonic palette reminiscent of the groove-centric Phronesis, whilst being enriched by Høiby’s unmistakably charismatic bass sound.
- UKVibe *****