Pianist Jef Neve (BE) and trumpet player Teus Nobel (NL) have both been part of the international jazz landscape for years. In addition to a large number of projects under their own names, they have traveled around the world together several times in recent years. On stages and festivals in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Canada and Australia, the audience visibly enjoyed the pleasure of these two true musical animals.
The well-oiled ensemble playing and pleasure from this long series of concerts has now resulted in a long-awaited duo album, which was deliberately recorded live - with an audience present. You will hear a mix of their own compositions and jazz classics with as title track “Esho Funi”; a composition by Teus around the Japanese theme of unity between yourself and your surroundings. And this absolute connectedness is something the gentlemen show like no other.
The album is presented during an extensive tour at home and abroad, during which they relentlessly challenge each other musically. Add to this the entertaining anecdotes of these verbally strong gentlemen and you have the recipe for a wonderful evening out!
