“A trio playing in total empathy, comfortable in themselves and in their music.” – Jazz Journal
After selling out Traverse One in 2025, we’re delighted that Soundhouse favourites Espen Eriksen Trio are set to return in February 2026. With highly melodic and lyrical instrumentals and a “less is more” approach, the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s jazz scene by the international press. To quote BBC in their review of the trio’s second album, this is “a wonderfully plaintive jazz record, abandoned to the lost art of melodic minimalism, stripped back and beautifully near bare. No smoke and mirrors, just the graceful chemistry of superb musicians at the top of their game”.
After 18 years together, seven critically acclaimed records and worldwide touring, the trio is tighter than ever and has reached an almost telepathic level of interplay. And a global audience certainly have embraced the trio’s unique sound built upon a rich repertoire all composed by pianist Eriksen. Captivating and lyrical, often melancholic and uplifting at the same time, these are all real tunes.
Get ready for “one of the most unified, individual and recognisable group sounds in European jazz” and one of the most well-received bands we’ve ever presented.
The Trio is made up of: Espen Eriksen (piano), Lars Tormod Jenset (double bass) and Andreas Bye (drums).