Phronesis (band)
| Phronesis | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Edition Records |
| Associated acts |
Loop Collective Ivo Neame |
| Website | Official site |
| Members |
Jasper Høiby Ivo Neame Anton Eger |
Phronesis are a three-piece jazz band from London. Formed by Danish bass player Jasper Høiby in 2005, the piano trio is completed by British pianist Ivo Neame and Swedish drummer Anton Eger. Phronesis have been described by Jazzwise magazine as "the most exciting and imaginative piano trio since e.s.t. - Esbjörn Svensson Trio".[1]
Biography
Born in Copenhagen, Jasper Hoiby came to London to study double bass at the Royal Academy of Music, and there met pianist Neame, the two becoming members of London's influential Loop Collective. Phronesis' first attracted the attention of the UK jazz press in 2010 with the release of their second album "Green Delay". They were nominated for ‘Best Jazz Ensemble’ in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, featured on the front cover of Jazzwise Magazine and nominated for ‘Best Jazz Act’ at the MOBO Awards of that year.[2]
The trio’s third album, ‘Alive’ was released in 2010 on UK independent label Edition, and featured guest US drummer Mark Guiliana. The album was named as ‘Jazz Album of the Year’ by both Jazzwise and MOJO Magazines.
The band have toured internationally, performing at New York's Jazz Standard, Montreal Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Brecon Jazz Festival among others.[3] In 2013, Phronesis headlined at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.[4]
Discography
- Organic Warfare (2007) - Loop
- Green Delay (2009) - Loop
- Alive (2010) - Edition
- Walking Dark (2012) - Edition
Personnel
- Ivo Neame - piano
- Anton Eger - drums
- Jasper Høiby - bass
References
- ↑ "Albums of the year 2010". Jazzwise. 2010-12-10.
- ↑ "FT Review". Financial Times. 2013-04-08.
- ↑ "Brecon Jazz Festival Review". The Telegraph. 2011-08-14.
- ↑ "QEH Review". The Guardian. 2013-04-08.