Sol Jang Trio | 19 – 29 | October 3, 2024
Sol Jang is a visionary South Korean jazz pianist whose artistry transcends borders and genres. As the dynamic force behind the Sol Jang International Project, now reimagined as the Sol Jang Trio, she has carved a niche for herself in the global contemporary jazz scene with regular performances across Europe and South Korea.
Known for her profound connection to the piano and innovative approach to composition, her new record ‘19-29’ is set to release on October 3rd on Unit Records.
2024 marks a milestone year for Jang; receiving the prestigious Women in Jazz Festival Competition Award, as well as the Jazz Prize of the City of Halle, signify widespread recognition for her contributions to jazz and her unique ability to weave intricate musical narratives that resonate across cultural divides.
Titled ’19-29′, the record is a reflection of a decade of personal growth, exploration, and musical innovation. It promises to take listeners on a journey through the landscapes of Korea, the United States, and the Netherlands, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of music.
A Classical pianist turned jazz musician, Jang’s record is rooted in her distinctive approach to the piano, combining dense, angular harmony with a playful swing feel, classically trained dexterity, rubato arpeggiated soundscapes, spoken word and grooving basslines. The trio weave the two facets of Jang’s musical voice together with ease and vision, juxtaposing space, texture and tension with momentum, melody and groove, delivering highly interactive and personal performances across a number of contrasting musical situations.
Following the album’s release, the Sol Jang Trio will embark on an album release tour, sharing their captivating take on modern jazz with audiences in South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland through May 2025.
Line up
Sol Jang | Piano
Jort Terwijn | Double Bass
Max Hering | Drums
Track Listing
Intro
Arnhem
Subway in Seoul
Philadelphia
Dissolution
A friend
Mindstorm
19 days
My Father
Things I Used To Know
PR Quotes
Jazz Journal (UK)
“requires repeated listening to really appreciate everything that is going on“
Musik an sich (DE)
“The portrayal of different emotional expressions alone is touching, as you can see yourself in one or another song, as if you were looking in a mirror”
Jazz, ese ruid (ES)
“Highly recommended”
Making a Scene (US)
“This is modern jazz that flies into my listening room like an uncaged bird, free and determined”
Verhoovens Jazz (DE)
“outstanding… an album full of surprises and twists”
Esensja (PL)
“The album “19-29” is her first work, which should undoubtedly interest fans of jazz piano”
Jazz-fun (DE)
“Irresistible music. You can feel the youth, the joy of playing and the passion for music in every bar”
Radio France (FR)
“a visionary jazz pianist“
Jazz in Family (IT)
“Her ability to blend elements of classical music and modern jazz, combined with her emotional and technical depth, makes her a truly unique artist in the contemporary jazz scene”
Jazzthetik (DE)
“19-29 as a successful debut”
Jazz Views (UK)
“easily one of the best piano trio albums I’ve heard this year”
All About Jazz (US)
“blends musical narratives with her innovative and distinctive piano playing”
Ivan Rod (DK)
“the combination of accessibility, wealth of detail and technical/artistic virtuosity knocks all possible opposition out of the way”
SK Jazz (SK)
“has created a worthy place on the world jazz scene” ★★★★”
Jazz Weekly (US)
“panoramic soundscapes”
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