Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio - Tough Stuff – Live 2024
Saturday, 9/28/2024 at 8:00 PM
Iiro Rantala | HEL Trio - Tough Stuff – Live 2024
Saturday, 9/28/2024
at 8:00 PM
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Der geniale finnische Komponist & Jazz-Meisterpianist Iiro Rantala kommt im Spätsommer 24 mit seinem brandneuen HEL Trio featuring Anton Eger & Conor Chaplin zu einem Jazz-Sondergastspiel in die Kulturetage.
Iiro Rantala hat Mozart, Gershwin oder John Lennon intensiv wie wunderschön auf Alben wie live bearbeitet. Er ist seit Jahrzehnten solo wie mit Orchester weltweit unterwegs und hat im Piano-Trio europäische Musikgeschichte geschrieben – nur sein absolut kultiges Trio Töykeät konnte es seinerzeit ebenbürtig mit e.s.t. (Esbjörn Svensson Trio) aufnehmen.
Nach gut 15 Jahren kehrt Rantala 2024 nun zu seinen Wurzeln zurück und trägt erstmals wieder das Trio-Gewand – und dies steht ihm „höllisch“ gut!
An seiner Seite zum einen der britische Bassist Conor Chaplin von der Band „Dinosaur“ – nominiert für den wichtigsten europäischen Musikpreis, den Mercury. Zum anderen eine der schillerndsten Schlagzeuger-Persönlichkeiten der Jazz-Szene: der schwedisch-norwegische Anton Eger. Hören Sie sich vor dem Konzertbesuch in der Kulturetage oder am besten jetzt gleich das brandneue Debut-Meisterwerk „Tough Stuff“ der drei an – eine kongeniale Band!
Sie groovt wie Schmizz Katze, ohne es auch nur irgendwo an emotionaler Tiefe missen zu lassen. Es gibt größte Virtuosität bei klarer Linienführung. Eger geht in seinem Schlagzeugspiel auf – ist akzentuiert, filigran, unwiderstehlich. Chapman nutzt seinen Bass, wie es sein muss: gewichtig und groovig. Und Rantala? Ist mal der humorvoll entertainende Wühler im Klavier und weiß in der nächsten Passage mit authentischem Pathos zu berühren.
Diese Musik ist eine Wucht und bereits auf Tonträger kurzweilig und überraschend – das Konzerterlebnis wird großartig sein!
Man kann Iiro Rantala gar nicht genug wertschätzen für seine mitreißenden Performances. Kommen Sie am Samstag den 28.09.24 unbedingt in die Kulturetage! Aber es ist der musikalische Horizont, der Rantala so heraushebt – seine Haltung. Jazz beginnt für ihn nicht bei Armstrong oder Coltrane, sondern bei Bach – und er endet nicht bei üblichen Genregrenzen, sondern bezieht spielerisch leicht Klassik, Pop oder Rock mit ein. Mit stupender Technik, überbordender Fantasie und dem für ihn typischen Humor.
HEL sind bei aller Erfahrung kein „back-to-the-roots“ Trio. Sondern drei fantastische, freudige, sinnliche Musiker auf dem Weg: rastlos, suchend, zwingend. Maestro Rantala hat das letzte Wort: „Für mich soll es in der Musik immer vorwärts gehen!“
„Groß.“ (Stereoplay)
„Bewegende Kunst.“ (Audio)
„Naturereignis an den Tasten.“ (Jazz Thing)
„Ein genialer Pianist.“ (Hamburger Abendblatt)
„Unvorhersehbare Ideen und feinstes Piano-Handwerk.“ (FAZ)
„Er schafft es, Unterhaltung und Bedeutung, Eigenheit und Esprit in seine Musik zu packen.“ (Die Zeit)
Einlass: 19:30h
The brilliant Finnish composer & jazz master pianist Iiro Rantala will come in late summer 2024 with his brand new HEL Trio featuring Anton Eger & Conor Chaplin for a special jazz performance at the Kulturetage.
Iiro Rantala has intensely and beautifully interpreted artists like Mozart, Gershwin, or John Lennon on albums and live performances. He has been performing solo and with orchestras worldwide for decades, and has made a mark in European music history with his piano trio - only his iconic trio Töykeät could rival e.s.t. (Esbjörn Svensson Trio) back in the days.
After about 15 years, Rantala returns to his roots in 2024 with the trio format once again - and it suits him "devilishly" well!
By his side, a British bassist Conor Chaplin from the band "Dinosaur" - nominated for the most prestigious European music award, the Mercury. And one of the most vibrant drummers in the jazz scene: the Swedish-Norwegian Anton Eger. Before attending the concert at Kulturetage, or even now, listen to their brand new debut masterpiece "Tough Stuff" - a brilliant trio!
Their music grooves like Schmizz Cat, without lacking in emotional depth. There is great virtuosity with clear lines. Eger excels in his drumming - accentuated, delicate, irresistible. Chapman uses his bass as it should: weighty and groovy. And Rantala? Sometimes the humor-filled digger in the piano and next moment, he touches with authentic pathos.
This music is powerful and already captivating and surprising on recordings - the concert experience will be magnificent!
You can't appreciate Iiro Rantala enough for his captivating performances. Be sure to come to Kulturetage on Saturday, 28.09.24! But it's Rantala's musical horizon that sets him apart - his attitude. Jazz doesn't begin for him with Armstrong or Coltrane, but with Bach - and it doesn't end with usual genre boundaries, but includes classical, pop, or rock in a playful way. With stunning technique, overflowing imagination, and his typical sense of humor.
HEL Trio, despite their experience, is not a "back-to-the-roots" trio. They are three fantastic, joyful, sensual musicians on a journey: restless, searching, compelling. Maestro Rantala has the final word: "For me, music should always move forward!"
"Great." (Stereoplay)
"Moving art." (Audio)
"A natural force at the keys." (Jazz Thing)
"A genius pianist." (Hamburger Abendblatt)
"Unpredictable ideas and finest piano craftsmanship." (FAZ)
"He manages to pack entertainment and meaning, uniqueness and wit into his music." (Die Zeit)
Doors open: 19:30h
Event data provided by: Reservix
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Before the show, you are welcome to enjoy our gastronomic offerings. Depending on the size and seating arrangement of the event, a table seat cannot be guaranteed for every guest. Therefore, we kindly ask for table reservations if you want to be sure and wish for a table for dining.
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