Benjamín Gísli Trio
With their introspective lyricism and captivating, warm sound, the Benjamín Gísli Trio immediately welcomes the audience into their music. The debut album Line of Thought pays tribute to the Nordic jazz tradition, drawing on the lyrical melodies of Bill Evans, the melancholic playing of the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, and the freedom of Carla Bley.
Recorded at Sigur Rós's former studio Sundlauginn in Iceland, the trio seeks inspiration from and reflects on the minimalism and classical sound of the legendary Icelandic band. Beautiful and evocative melodies added to rich harmonies drifting complex rhythms makes up the trios Nordic and cinematic sound. The album features six original tracks composed by Benjamín Gísli, as well as their interpretation of Carla Bley’s, Ida Lupino. The songs convey an array of visceral emotions— from emptiness to hope thus switching the mundane narrative to something inspiring and uplifting.
In August 2023, Line of Thought will be released on Fjordgata Records and Reykjavík Records Shop on Vinyl. Following the release, the Benjamín Gísli Trio will embark on a tour in Iceland and Norway.
Benjamín Gísli Einarsson - piano
Andreas Solheim - upright bass
Veslemøy Narvesen - drums
Line Of Thought - Reviews
“The compositions are coolly lyrical, and the ensemble paints expansive landscapes with their subtle interpretations.” - Jukka Piiroinen (FIN)
“I'm surprised by the maturity and skills of the three musicians. You would almost not believe that this is the trio's debut album.” - Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts (NOR).
“Benjamín Gísli understands the use of silence as a sound” - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly (US)
“Line of Thought is a good place for artist and audience alike to start.” - Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz (US)
"Line Of Thought is a good debut and there’s purity and melancholic beauty in the stillness of the music.” - Kevin Ward, Ukvibe (UK)
“On the way to the top!” - Sebastian Chosinski, Esensja (PLN)
“Overall, this is an enticing debut album, which shows the potential of the leader and his partners to become valuable members of the Scandinavian Jazz community,” - Adam Baruch
“This is an especially promising debut from a young trio which has found solid ground to stand on and although this is short – just 35 minutes – you get a very clear sense that they are in for the long haul.” - Graham Reid (NZD)
“Everything amazes with its brilliant improvisational form and does not leave us indifferent. A wonderful album, we are thrilled!” - Jazz-fun (GER)
“With their debut album "Line Of Thought," the Benjamín Gísli Trio proves that jazz is not a genre confined to rigid forms and patterns.” - Marcin Pulawski (PLN)
“The trio has developed a beautiful, light, lyrical, exploratory, and fresh collective expression that would suggest they have many more years of experience than they actually do.” - Tor Hammerø (NOR)
“This small sample, however, is enough to get to know and appreciate the excellent quality of Benjamín Gísli's slightly melancholic, full of emotions music.” - Donos Kulturalny (PLN)
“Music that emanates darkness flecked with light.” - Thomas H. Green, The Art Desk (UK)
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Upcoming concerts:
09.03.2024 - Inderøy Jazzforum, Inderøy
10.03.2024 - Jazzsirkelen, Ålesund
11.03.2024 - Volda/Ørsta Jazzklubb, Volda
12.03.2024 - Dokkhuset, Trondheim
21.04.2024 - Kampenjazz - Nordic Black Theatre, Oslo
Past Concerts:
29.08.2023 - Antikvariatet, Trondheim
27.08.2023 - Herr Nilsen, Oslo
25.08.2023 - Menningarhúsið Berg, Dalvík
24.08.2023 - Edinborgarhúsið, Ísafjörður
23.08.2023 - Harpa, Reykjavík Jazz Festival
18.08.2023 - Reykjavík Record Shop
09.07.2023 - Metronomen, Copenhagen Jazzfestival
05.09.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Salt, Oslo
04.09.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Sund FHS, Inderøy
03.09.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Vår Frue Kirke, Trondheim
17.08.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Oslo Jazzfestival, Oslo
06.08.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Mengi, Reykjavík
24.06.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio ft Oscar Andreas Haug - Skuggabaldur, Reykjavík
06.06.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Konsertgalleriet, Trondheim
03.06.2022 Benjamín Gísli Trio - Dokkhuset, Trondheim