Trumpeter Arve Henriksen and pianist Harmen Fraanje performed together for the first time at the 2019 Transition Festival in Utrecht. That concert was meant to be a one-time meeting, but the musical connection between the two musicians was so strong that they decided to continue as a duo. And rightly so, as Fraanje’s lyrical style and Henriksen’s almost flute-like sound seem made for each other. Five years after their first meeting, there is also finally an album; earlier this year ‘Touch of Time’ was released on ECM.
Arve Henriksen is a trumpeter, singer and composer from Norway. He released many albums on ECM and performed with many musicians, such as Jon Christensen, Dhafer Youssef, Sidsel Andresen, Bill Frisell, Jaga Jazzist, Mats Eilertsen, Laurie Anderson, Gavin Bryars, David Sylvian.
Harmen Fraanje is “one of the most impressive young European pianists” (AllAboutJazz). He performs in various lineups, such as the Reijseger Fraanje Sylla trio, the Peltomaa Fraanje Perkola trio and the Mats Eilertsen Trio.
Arve Henriksen trumpet, Harmen Fraanje piano