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Phronesis

Trio led by Copenhagen born, London based bassist and composer Jasper Hoiby. Emerging from the Loop Collective the group also features pianist Ivo Neame and Swedish drummer Anton Eger.
Albums “Organic Warfare” (Loop, 2007), “Green Delay” (Loop, 2009), “Alive” (Edition, 2010) ,“Walking Dark” (Edition, 2012) “Life To Everything” (Edition 2014) and “Parallax” (Edition, 2016).

Phronesis - Reviews

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Life To Everything

""Life To Everything" documents a group at the peak of its collective creative powers."

ALBUM

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Phronesis : Pitch Black, Parabola…

"A unique and astonishing start to the 2015 Cheltenham Jazz Festival"

LIVE

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Parallax

"There's a palpable spirit of audacious, free-wheeling adventure about this recording. This is a trio that is very much at the peak of its powers, and is, if anything, still improving."

ALBUM

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The Behemoth

"A superb live recording featuring the unique collaboration between Phronesis and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band conducted by Julian Arguelles."

ALBUM

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We Are All

"As fresh, inventive and dynamic as ever, there’s still something very special and unique about Phronesis."

ALBUM

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Green Delay

"Combining melody with groove in equal measure this ambitious but accessible recording is a treat for everybody's ears."

ALBUM

Phronesis, “Pitch Black Project”, Pemberton…

"Guest contributor Pam Mann with her thoughts on a unique musical and sensory experience. "

LIVE

Phronesis, The Edge Arts Centre,…

"An exceptional display of keenly intelligent music making."

LIVE

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Alive

"There is a strong sense of the group having fun, taking musical risks and revelling in the sheer daring of it."

ALBUM

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Walking Dark

"This is the sound of a band with total confidence in their own abilities."

ALBUM

Phronesis, The Edge Arts Centre,…

"One of the best and most distinctive piano/bass/drum configurations around. "

LIVE

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Organic Warfare

"With the accent on strong melodies and grooves this is music that is consistently interesting. Bright and accessible but without any hint of compromise."

ALBUM