AYUMI TANAKA / THOMAS STRØNEN / THOMAS MORGAN

“The previous trio albums by Ayumi Tanaka played a lot with silence and I am very curious how her new lineup with Thomas Strønen and Thomas Morgan will fill in those resting points.” - Adia Vanheerentals, programmer of jazz club Nova Express Pianiste Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen already left an indelible impression in nona in 2022, then with Time Is a Blind Guide. Now they return, accompanied by an absolute dream guest: the American top bassist Thomas Morgan, beloved for his poetic, almost weightless playing and his work with, among others, Bill Frisell and Jakob Bro (see BRAND! 2026). This trio brings intimate acoustic jazz at its best. Expect an intuitive interplay that is lyrical and clear, full of subtle subcutaneous tension. It is music that breathes space: every note, glance, and silence counts. Tanaka, Morgan, and Strønen compose in the moment and gently take you along in a stream of discovery. Piano: Ayumi Tanaka • bass: Thomas Morgan • drums: Thomas Strønen • image: © La Buissonne