For a long time the Dutch keyboardist Jasper van 't Hof barely showed himself in the Netherlands. That was not surprising because in France and Germany this figurehead of European modern jazz was much more appreciated. Since he received the Boy Edgar Award for his oeuvre in 2018, Van 't Hof has fortunately again received the attention he deserves. With his Dutch BE Trio he returns to the jazz rock
… of and . In addition to the piano, he enjoys synthesizers, assisted by bassist Stephan Lievestro and the young drummer Jamie Peet. Three stubborn musicians who know how to whip up each other and complement them in spicy and strongly rhythmic pieces. But Three Of A Kind also has lyrical moments in which Van 't Hof shows why he is still one of the most important Dutch jazz pianists. (MR)more
