He is known from Dutch power jazz bands such as and . But this is not necessarily a recommendation for the performances of saxophonist Maarten Hogenhuis with his own trio. The Maarten Hogenhuis Trio does not play on power, but dares to sound fragile, sultry and mysterious on their third album. With the absence of a pianist, Rise & Fall is enveloped in exciting stillness. It also means that the
… British bass player Phil Donkin can already extensively solo in the opening songs Mouchot's World. Hogenhuis herself is also never shy about inventive and atmospheric solos. It is striking that an adaptation of the song Lise van effortlessly connects with own compositions and a standard such as Easy To Love by . At Rise & Fall, the Maarten Hogenhuis Trio performs in the traditions of the mellow jazz of and . How they manage to make this sound as timeless as it is modern. (MR)more
