Sjoerd van Eijck Trio

The music on Pegasus consists largely of compositions by Van Eijck and is inspired by astronomy and the imagination of the cosmos. With the line-up of piano, cello and drums, the trio creates an aesthetic sound that effortlessly moves between jazz, chamber music and contemporary improvisation. At times the music leans towards a classical idiom, while the openness and spontaneity of jazz remain central.
 
Both Brinkmann and Vespestad have built a strong international reputation within the European jazz and improvisation scene. Vespestad is widely known for his long-standing collaboration and numerous recordings with ECM pianist Tord Gustavsen, while Brinkmann pushes the boundaries of his cello in a unique way. The cellist has a distinctly recognizable playing style that moves between classical music, jazz, and improvisation. With Pegasus, the trio presents a refined and dynamic group sound in which composition, texture and improvisation meet in an intimate musical dialogue.