On his third album for the German label , pianist and composer Wolfert Brederode from The Hague is looking even more for stillness and tension. Brederode studied both jazz and classical piano. Both influences are featured on this traditional piano trio record. He muses modestly behind his keyboard. His accompanists (bass) and (drums) give him plenty of space to do so. The yawning silences that
… sometimes fall between notes are just as essential as the lyrical melodies. 'Beauty and a hint of danger' is what Brederode says he is looking for and will certainly find on Black Ice. This Hagenees belongs to the top of European jazz. (MR)more
