Celebrated and praised by critics and audiences alike as a torchbearer of Scandinavian jazz akin to the likes of Esbjörn Svensson and Tord Gustavsen, Danish pianist Søren Bebe proudly presents his trio’s seventh studio album.
Founded in 2007, the Søren Bebe Trio have cemented themselves as a cornerstone of European jazz with performances at leading festivals and venues in Hong Kong, South Korea, Morocco, Brazil, Poland, the USA and Denmark.
‘Here Now’ follows the critical acclaim of their 2019 release ‘Echoes’ and marks a new era for the trio, welcoming Norwegian drummer Knut Finsrud into the ensemble for the first time alongside bassist Kasper Tagel.
Seeking inspiration from his heroes of past and present including Tord Gustavsen, Espen Eriksen, Misha Alperin and Jan Johansson, Bebe explores narrative themes of slowing down and seeking presence and gratitude through delicate melodies and a folk-like simplicity.
Having recently moved to a small village in Denmark with his family surrounded by woods, lakes and farmland, the quiet, contemplative and spacious tone of ‘Here Now’ is reflective of Bebe’s newfound pace of life and surroundings. Introspective and melancholic in tone, Bebe’s compositions usher the listener through intricately woven chord progressions and familiar song-like structures with intensity and tranquility. Steadfast grooves decorated with rich percussion timbres dissolve into rubato passages of openness across 10 original compositions that are maturely confident in their subtlety.
Album info:
Søren Bebe Piano
Kasper Tagel Bass
Knut Finsrud Drums
Produced by Søren Bebe
Recorded on 17 + 18 April 2023 by Thomas Vang at The V-Recording, Denmark
Mixed by August Wanngren at Virkeligheden, Copenhagen, Denmark
Mastered by Sofia von Hage and Thomas Eberger at Stockholm Mastering, Sweden
Artwork by Veselić & Veselić, Serbia
Available on CD, Vinyl, HD Download and Streaming
Track listing:
1 Here Now 3:29
2 Tangeri 4:44
3 Grateful 3:22
4 Winter 5:12
5 Misha 3:57
6 Be Well 4:16
7 Folksy (To Jan) 3:57
8 Day by Day 3:55
9 Summer 3:37
10 On and On 3:51
Total Playing Time: 40:26
All songs composed by Søren Bebe
Christian Amsler –
Great Jazz from Danmark! I love it…real good Trio Music!
Trey R. Barker –
So much to explore in this music. It is so transcendingly capable of tranporting me. This is the real deal.
Barbara Anel (verified owner) –
Whenever Søren announces that he is working on a new release, it feels like Christmas is coming! He and his trio have established a sound unique to themselves. No one sounds like them and this is so refreshing! I own EVERY Søren Bebe Trio CD – and several of the ballet music releases. I can never get enough of this music. His CD’s remain on rotation in my CD player, along with my Bill Evans CD’s. I wish I could say I have a favorite, but they all are. I hope one day they can tour the United States and I can see them live. Better yet, I hope to travel to Denmark and see them there live. If you are a fan of Jazz Trio music – you will love the Søren Bebe Trio and Søren’s compositions. The world needs to hear this music.
Jerry Cooper (verified owner) –
Waiting ever so patiently for its arrival!,……… I know it’s going to be amazing!!????????????????
#Sorenbebe
Dr Brad Dahlager (verified owner) –
Elegant, contemplative jazz. Highly recommended.
Paul (verified owner) –
Another superb album from Soren, beautiful music
Ron Samul (verified owner) –
I am so glad I purchased the new album. There are a lot of artist who are working hard in the world but not too many people who are working at Soren’s level. It is everything that Jazz music should be doing, innovataive, masterful, soulful. It recorded very clearly, love listening with headphones. the cover and design, all top notch. The hard work, muscial vision, and independant vision of this music is excellent. Stopping reading reviews and just order some albums.
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Ron Samul (verified owner) –
I am so glad I purchased the new album. There are a lot of artists who are working hard in the world but not too many people who are working at Soren’s level. It is everything that jazz music should be doing, innovative, masterful, soulful. It was recorded very clearly, love listening with headphones. the cover and design, all top notch. The hard work, musical vision, and independent vision of this music is excellent. Stopping reading reviews and just order some albums.
Luc Lemay (verified owner) –
The more modern style of Here Now is still warm and shows the talent of a great pianist who knows how to surround himself to deliver all the emotions of his music.
Shigeki Takeo –
I am a Japanese psychiatrist. The job is very stressful. At the end of the day, when I lie down in bed and listen to the music of Søren Bebe Trio, I feel a sense of release from stress. I highly recommend it to those who are tired.
Lance –
I need this music to quiet my mind. This jazz lets me believe there is still beauty and order in the world.
Maryanne Sheehan (verified owner) –
Soren and crew have been my go to Jazz trio. I have really enjoyed the latest release, Here Now. I have enjoyed all of the trio’s work thus far. I highly recommend them and hope they tour in the USA soon. Would love to see them perform.
Maryanne Sheehan (verified owner) –
Echos was a total surprise,Soren Bebe Trio will take you on a musical journey and you will love the trip.. I would highly recommend them for relaxing Jazz. I have enjoyed all of the trio’s work thus far. I highly recommend them and hope you will too.
Tim Hubbard (verified owner) –
This is excellent album!
Each successive album seems to better their previous one!
Really nice compositions and superbly recorded too.
Nice job Soren and your fellow musicians!
Marco Mandarino – Italy (verified owner) –
Original and delicate music, with atmospheres that sensitively transport you to the composer’s Nordic universe. Impeccable, realistic, dynamic and detailed engraving. Really great album
Tom Newton (verified owner) –
A beautiful collection of tunes for my peaceful early mornings, when the dog lays near the open door and we watch and hear the birds feeding in the garden. Love it. Life is good.
Punya (verified owner) –
This music works like medicine. But it’s not a bitter medicine. It’s pure fresh sparkling spring water that soothes and refreshes the soul. Thank you!
Andrew Townsend –
A blissful, pure delight. Always guaranteed to chill my mood. Beautuful music artistry.
Klaus Heitzenröder (verified owner) –
Great music! Enjoy!
Proesmans Michel (verified owner) –
A friend of mine told me about he buying records from Soren bebe. I listened to it on spotify and decided to buy the latest one ‘Here now’. I like the Nordic sound, nice recording too. You can listen the whole one time after another. Catchy tunes and a good relaxed sound. Sometimes I listen to it on backgrond while lookting and responding my pvt mails or scrolling on internet and facebook. It calms me down a bit in our busy life.
Elias Lieberman (verified owner) –
I first encountered Soren’s music through his Instagram post. That began, for me, a rewarding journey into his lyrical music. I’ve now acquired several of his recordings, both CDs and digital downloads, all of which bring me great pleasure. I am drawn to improvisational jazz that takes me on journeys and which soothes and relaxes me. Soren’smusic does exactly that. This latest album, “Here Now” is no exception. The accompaniment is perfect, the production flawless. “Fem stjerner!” (Thank you, Google Translates)
Alan Williams –
Absolutley wonderful! Such fine musicians bought the album then the whole back catalogue..outstanding
Andrew Hornsby-Smith (verified owner) –
I love this CD. It is really soothing, and I particularly like its melancholic feel. It’s ideal when I’m stressed to calm me down; for when I’m driving, or to chill out to last thing at night. It is one of the most evocative CDs I’ve heard in a long time, but also really original. What a beautiful creation!
Wolfgang Seemann –
Wundervolle Musik!
Gerry Wallner –
Wonderful music and excellent sound. I really love the album and highly recommend a listen and buy of course 🙂
BTW it is the second album I got and both are very very good
Ian Haynes –
Wonderful music which is a joy to listen to. Refreshing and calming.
Robin Heisey –
I bumped into the video of “On And On” while chasing rabbit holes on YouTube. Instantly smitten. Such restrained, beautiful and connected playing. Gorgeous.
Martin Proud (verified owner) –
Brilliant album. Absolutely love it. Thank you.
Frode –
A wonderful album by a great trio that gives you jazz at it’s best. Relaxing, calm and high standard. Very good sound. Highly recommended if you want quality jazz.
gareth whitten –
Recently purchased a number of Soren cds after hearing these on Qobuz went a little Old school feel it supports great artists a bit better – these fours cds are on constant rotation and are beautifully recorded
The soundstage and quality is amazing. Not sure why but “here now” cd is my labradors favourite she will come in and snuggle into couch and be snoozing by the end.
Great music keep up all the hard work
Oh and postage to australia ended up really easy and quick
Thanks
Chris –
Incredibly beautiful music, my latest discovery. The quality of the vinyl pressing leaves nothing to be desired.
Sören Knutsson –
I feel a nordic tone in the music. It reminds me of the music from Jan Johansson. There is a drop of bittersweetness which I like. A great album!
Maria Linda D’Este (verified owner) –
I love It! It makes me relax.
And its a great piece of jazz
I listen to.it for both the reasons
Peter Olanders –
top notch!
Gary Cokayne –
Lovely very relaxing and soothing Ambient jaz
Martin –
I love it from the first hearing.
Great record.