Rasmus Sørensen | At The Right Time | November 15, 2024

Following a period of five years establishing himself and blossoming into an innovative and in-demand creative force on the New York jazz scene, 26 year old Danish pianist/composer Rasmus Sørensen returns to his home country to present his third accomplished piano trio record in two years. Combining musicianship far beyond his years with a distinctive contemporary voice, ‘At The Right Time’ is set to release on November 15th on April Records.

The record follows his 2022 debut ‘Traits’ which showcased his capabilities as a modern jazz composer and instrumentalist and 2023’s ‘Balancing Act’, which saw the rising star stretch out on American Songbook classics alongside New York bassist Alexander Claffy and celebrated drummer Kendrick Scott.

Now, in 2024, At the Right Time cements Sørensen’s position as a trailblazing voice on his instrument whilst providing subtle nods to modern jazz piano greats of the 21st Century: there’s some Fred Hersch counterpoint, Brad Mehldau-esque improvisational elasticity, Vijay Iyer influenced rhythmic cycles, a touch of Robert Glasper’s acoustic hip-hop inflection, and hints of Craig Taborn’s polytonality.

Featuring 12 diverse original compositions, the focus of this trio is on togetherness, with which the three formidable players bring the music to life.

Jon Henriksson’s bass sound holds the trio in an enveloping warmth that seems destined to become well known to European audiences. At the drums, Francesco Ciniglio, most recently heard by those audiences as a member of Wynton Marsalis’s quartet, brings out the color, energy and movement sewn into the writing. The trio juxtaposes the feelings of being tightly locked-in and suspended in free-floating time, and spends most of its time in the best of both rhythmic worlds.

Line up

Rasmus Sørensen | Grand Piano
Jon Henriksson | Double Bass
Francesco Ciniglio | Drums

Track Listing

The Sun
Embrace the Circumstance
Retreat
Stilts
Perennial Youth
Earthlings
Blasting
Enchantment
49
Shoes Off
Ocean Waves
At the Right Time

PR Quotes

Jazz in Japan (JP)
“a fresh and new atmosphere, infused with influences from Brad Meldhau, VJ Ayer, and Robert Glasper, creating an exciting new piano style“

Paris-move (FR)
“pulses like the heartbeat of a city”

Jazz in Family (IT)
“A records that will conquer jazz lovers of all generations”

Mainly Piano (UK)
“Sørensen saves the title track for the end, but it is well-worth the wait and an exciting close to an excellent album”

Verhoovens Jazz (DE)
“Because it is a wonderful album in difficult times, it is designed to exchange the difficult times for better ones, for the time of listening, of listening again, for as long and as often as it takes until the better side of the album itself immediately shines through”

Verhoovens Jazz (DE)
“yet another testament to Ross McHenry’s phenomenal and ever-evolving mastery that has garnered without doubt one of his most compelling projects to date.”

Tom Hammero (US)
“The young Danish pianist Rasmus Sørensen is constantly taking new steps towards himself. He tells us so with yet another wonderful trio recording.

Jazzthing (DE)
“composer who self-confidently develops his sound language“

Jazz Views (UK)
“Sørensen establishes himself as a true innovator, merging intricate counterpoint, elastic improvisation, and complex rhythmic cycles and layered polytonal harmonies.”

Esensja (PL)
“Should appeal to fans of the classics represented by such legendary performers as Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans”

All About Jazz (US)
“It is a fabulous work that complements what Sørensen has already accomplished while further taking him into his own singular voice and burgeoning sound”

Valonkuvia (FI)
“skillful handling of instruments, focused and dynamic interplay, and sophisticated melodies”

Jazzwise (UK)
“full of promise”

Presto Music (UK)
“cements his status as a leading contemporary jazz voice”

Jazz-fun (DE)
“has managed to find his own means of expression to keep us engaged and inspired“