First Meeting Harmen Fraanje Trio Harmen Fraanje Trio Special Guest Special Guest Fredrik Ljungkvist Fredrik Ljungkvist First Meeting Harmen1. The Fraanje Sweetest Trio - special Sounds guest Fredrik Ljungkvist 5:00 (Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II) 2. Chelsea Bridge (Billy Strayhorn) Fredrik Ljungkvist - tenor saxophone and clarinet 8:33 3. How Deep Is The Ocean? (Irving Berlin) 6:23 Harmen Fraanje - piano 4. Echoes Of Duke (Enrico Rava) 5:23 Clemens van der Feen - double bass 5. Infant Eyes (Wayne Shorter) 4:41 Tristan6. Renfrow Dig (Jackie - drums McLean) 4:19 7. Basin Street Blues (Spencer Williams) 4:58 1. Several8. Isfahan (H. Fraanje) (Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington)8:19 5:48 2. Bread Of Life (C. van der Feen) 5:44 First Meeting 3. Pi (H. Fraanje) 3:23 4. Ida Lupino (Carla Bley, arr. H. Fraanje) 5:17 Harmen Fraanje Trio 5. Fade (H. Fraanje) 1:48 Special Guest 6. A Small Ray Of Light (H. Fraanje) 3:09 THE SWEETEST SOUND 7. XYZ (H. Fraanje) 2:57 Angelo Verploegen plays a Hub vanFredrik Laar Flugelhorn, Ljungkvis t Angelo Verploegen plays a Hub van Laar Flugelhorn, Angelo verploegen ~ flugelhorn model 3B Angelo verploegen ~ flugelhorn 8. PHmodel (F. Ljungkvist) 3B 2:51 9 Epi (H. Fraanje) 3:30 Ed Verhoeff ~ Guitar Ed Verhoeff plays a 1951 Gibson ES-175 Electric GuitarEd Verhoeff ~ Guitar Ed Verhoeff plays a 1951 Gibson ES-175 Electric Guitar Eric van der Westen plays a 7/8 scale Père Pillement 10. SafeEric (H. van Fraanje) der Westen plays a 7/8 scale2:48 Père Pillement Eric van der Westen ~ Double bass Eric van der Westen ~ Double bass 11. GoodbyeDouble (H. Bass Fraanje) from the early 1800’s 4:47

Recorded in Direct Stream Digital [DSD256] by the JL009JL009 Recorded in Direct Stream Digital [DSD256] founders of NativeDSD.com Harmen Fraanje, born in Roosendaal, Netherlands in 1976, is one of the most Contrabassist Van der Feen is the author of 'Bread Of Life', a melodyHarmen that puts Fraanje, you born in Roosendaal, Netherlands in 1976, is one of the most Contrabassist Van der Feen is the author of 'Bread Of Life', a melody that puts you adventurous Dutch jazz pianists. He is a musician who is exceptionally active back on the floor with both feet and gives space to the poetic clarinetadventurous of Ljungkvist. Dutch jazz pianists. He is a musician who is exceptionally active back on the floor with both feet and gives space to the poetic clarinet of Ljungkvist. internationally alongside colleagues from France, Belgium, Scandinavia and the The beautiful piano solo 'Pi' forms a bridge to the classic 'Ida Lupino'internationally by Carla Bley. alongside colleagues from France, Belgium, Scandinavia and the The beautiful piano solo 'Pi' forms a bridge to the classic 'Ida Lupino' by Carla Bley. United States. Harmen co-leads a trio with Dutch cellist Ernst Reijseger and "I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever composed in jazz,United so simpleStates. Harmen co-leads a trio with Dutch cellist Ernst Reijseger and "I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever composed in jazz, so simple Senegalese singer Mola Sylla, performing concerts throughout the world. and so sincere," says the leader. Melancholic sounds emerge from SenegaleseLjungkvist's singer Mola Sylla, performing concerts throughout the world. and so sincere," says the leader. Melancholic sounds emerge from Ljungkvist's tenor saxophone over the mobile rhythm section. 'Fade' forms an organic tenor saxophone over the mobile rhythm section. 'Fade' forms an organic His special abilities have not gone unnoticed. He has been commissioned to transition with slowly dying away music, as the title suggests. Fraanje'sHis special subtle abilities 'A have not gone unnoticed. He has been commissioned to transition with slowly dying away music, as the title suggests. Fraanje's subtle 'A compose original music for the North Sea Jazz festival, in addition to winning the Small Ray Of Light' brings "an atmosphere of light and hope" as thecompose composer original music for the North Sea Jazz festival, in addition to winning the Small Ray Of Light' brings "an atmosphere of light and hope" as the composer Prince Bernard Culture Fund Prize Noord Brabant. Fraanje is also a lecturer at the indicates. A mood that alternates with the meditative 'XYZ', a piecePrince with recurringBernard Culture Fund Prize Noord Brabant. Fraanje is also a lecturer at the indicates. A mood that alternates with the meditative 'XYZ', a piece with recurring Conservatorium van Amsterdam. motifs and a feature for the drummer. Conservatorium van Amsterdam. motifs and a feature for the drummer.

In addition to the Dutch double bass player Clemens van der Feen, his newest Impressive is 'PH’, a homage written by Ljungkvist for Per HenrikIn Wallin addition to the Dutch double bass player Clemens van der Feen, his newest Impressive is 'PH’, a homage written by Ljungkvist for Per Henrik Wallin liner notes ensemble includes California-born drummer Tristan Renfrow. Swedish saxophone (1946-2005), the 'Thelonious Monk' of Swedish jazz, This is a pieceensemble that has includesits California-born drummer Tristan Renfrow. Swedish saxophone (1946-2005), the 'Thelonious Monk' of Swedish jazz, This is a piece that has its player Fredrik Ljungkvist was invited to join the trio as a guest artist. Fraanje says roots in bebop. A flashback that is unexpectedly alternated by the playerfree 'Epi', Fredrik with Ljungkvista was invited to join the trio as a guest artist. Fraanje says roots in bebop. A flashback that is unexpectedly alternated by the free 'Epi', with a “I always try to create as much space as possible for the musicians I play with, so leading role for the ecstatic tenor saxophone. The compact and melodic“I always 'Safe' try forms to create as much space as possible for the musicians I play with, so leading role for the ecstatic tenor saxophone. The compact and melodic 'Safe' forms that everyone can concentrate on the present moment to tell their own personal a fitting contrast: "An almost Radiohead-like tune", according to Fraanje.that everyone can concentrate on the present moment to tell their own personal a fitting contrast: "An almost Radiohead-like tune", according to Fraanje. story.” story.” 'Goodbye' is a temporary farewell that makes you want more music from this 'Goodbye' is a temporary farewell that makes you want more music from this His latest album is a new DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording for the high-end unique Jazz ensemble. It is a special formation that gives this musicHis a newlatest album is a new DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording for the high-end unique Jazz ensemble. It is a special formation that gives this music a new label Just Listen. The album has an open characteristic with music that provides dimension to the concept of lyricism. The fine DSD recording is icinglabel on Just the Listen. cake as The album has an open characteristic with music that provides dimension to the concept of lyricism. The fine DSD recording is icing on the cake as endless space for creativity. It evolved as music with no prepared plans but only the album comes to a close. endless space for creativity. It evolved as music with no prepared plans but only the album comes to a close. full attention to the creative process. This is a way of thinking and playing that you full attention to the creative process. This is a way of thinking and playing that you do not often encounter in the recording process.. — Cyriel Pluimakers, jazz critic do not often encounter in the recording process.. — Cyriel Pluimakers, jazz critic

Illustrative of his approach is the opening track 'Several'. A simple musical motif Illustrative of his approach is the opening track 'Several'. A simple musical motif develops smoothly from behind the piano. In the meantime doors are gradually develops smoothly from behind the piano. In the meantime doors are gradually opened for the tenor saxophone of Ljungkvist. It is music that is almost opened for the tenor saxophone of Ljungkvist. It is music that is almost incomprehensible as if it were floating in the air. incomprehensible as if it were floating in the air. Saxophonist and clarinetist Fredrik Ljungkvist born 1969 in Kristinehamn and raised Saxophonist and clarinetist Fredrik Ljungkvist born 1969 in Kristinehamn and raised in Lidköping. After completing his studies at the Royal College of Music in in Lidköping. After completing his studies at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm 1989-1993 established itself Fredrik Ljungkvist quickly as one of the most Stockholm 1989-1993 established itself Fredrik Ljungkvist quickly as one of the most sought after saxophonists. He played among others with Fredrik Norén Band and his sought after saxophonists. He played among others with Fredrik Norén Band and his own quartet. In recent years he has worked with artists and bands such as Per "Texas" own quartet. In recent years he has worked with artists and bands such as Per "Texas" Johansson, LSB (Ljungqvist, Stridh, Berthling), Lina Nyberg, Bobo Stensson, Ken Johansson, LSB (Ljungqvist, Stridh, Berthling), Lina Nyberg, Bobo Stensson, Ken Vandermarks Territory Band, Mats Gustafsson, Paavo 3, Anders Jormin, Georg Vandermarks Territory Band, Mats Gustafsson, Paavo 3, Anders Jormin, Georg Riedel, Kris Davis, Alexander von Schlippenbach, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and Per Riedel, Kris Davis, Alexander von Schlippenbach, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and Per Henrik Wallin. Henrik Wallin.

Fredrik has been involved in nearly 100 jazz records and has been awarded Fredrik has been involved in nearly 100 jazz records and has been awarded numerous prizes and scholarships, as well as nominated for Dagens Nyheter numerous prizes and scholarships, as well as nominated for Dagens Nyheter Cultural Prize. Cultural Prize.

In 2004 he received the Jazz Cat of the Swedish Radio Jazz Radio for this year's jazz In 2004 he received the Jazz Cat of the Swedish Radio Jazz Radio for this year's jazz musicians In 2011 he was awarded the Royal Academy Jazz Prize 2011 for a deeply musicians In 2011 he was awarded the Royal Academy Jazz Prize 2011 for a deeply compelling musicianship marked by great warmth and captivating vitality. compelling musicianship marked by great warmth and captivating vitality. Fredrik was selected to honor the award winner Wayne Shorter at the Polar Prize Fredrik was selected to honor the award winner Wayne Shorter at the Polar Prize ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm in June 2017. ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm in June 2017. Ljungkvist is scientific director of the saxophone on jazz institution at the Royal THELjungkvist is scientificSWEETEST director of the saxophone on jazz SOUND institution at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. College of Music in Stockholm.

He tours periodically intensely with Norwegian / Swedish band Atomic. The band He tours periodically intensely with Norwegian / Swedish band Atomic. The band has had great success among others in the US, Canada, France, Spain and Japan. has had great success among others in the US, Canada, France, Spain and Japan. Fredrik also leads bands Yun Kan 3, Yun Kan 5 and Yun Kan 10 Fredrik also leads bands Yun Kan 3, Yun Kan 5 and Yun Kan 10 Fredrik Ljungkvist After some occasional drumming on various items, Clemens (1980) began singing and After some occasional drumming on various items, Clemens (1980) began singing and playing bass in the band of his older brothers (the Feenbrothers) at the age of eleven. playing bass in the band of his older brothers (the Feenbrothers) at the age of eleven. Later on, he studied jazz and classical bass at the Conservatories of Amsterdam and Later on, he studied jazz and classical bass at the Conservatories of Amsterdam and Detmold (Germany) and received his Master Degree in both fields with honors. Detmold (Germany) and received his Master Degree in both fields with honors.

After playing with orchestras like the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra and the After playing with orchestras like the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, he got back into studying and playing jazz and Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, he got back into studying and playing jazz and improvised music mainly. For that reason he lived in New York for a while to take improvised music mainly. For that reason he lived in New York for a while to take private lessons with Ben Street and John Pattituci, among others. private lessons with Ben Street and John Pattituci, among others.

In 2010 Clemens started the Clemens van der Feen Band, resulting in an album called In 2010 Clemens started the Clemens van der Feen Band, resulting in an album called “High Places” (2011), with as special guest the great Toots Thielemans! The year 2013 “High Places” (2011), with as special guest the great Toots Thielemans! The year 2013 saw the birth of yet a new band, the Clemens van der Feen 4tet, and a new album: saw the birth of yet a new band, the Clemens van der Feen 4tet, and a new album: “14PM” which was called “ one of the highlights of Dutch contemporary jazz…” by “14PM” which was called “ one of the highlights of Dutch contemporary jazz…” by Jazzism Magazine. Jazzism Magazine.

Clemens is currently working with Tutu Puoane (SA), Dré Pallemaerts ‘Seva’ feat. Clemens is currently working with Tutu Puoane (SA), Dré Pallemaerts ‘Seva’ feat. Sebastian Gille and Pablo Held (BE/GER/NL), the Michael Moore Quartet feat. Sebastian Gille and Pablo Held (BE/GER/NL), the Michael Moore Quartet feat. Harmen Fraanje and Gerry Hemingway (US/NL), ‘Medusa Beats’ featuring Jonas Harmen Fraanje and Gerry Hemingway (US/NL), ‘Medusa Beats’ featuring Jonas Burgwinkel (DE) and Benoît Delbecq (FR), the Paul Lay Trio (FR), Robin Verheyen Burgwinkel (DE) and Benoît Delbecq (FR), the Paul Lay Trio (FR), Robin Verheyen (BE), Maartje Meijer (NL), Octurn (BE/FR), Franz von Chossy (DE) andTHE every now and SWEETEST SOUND (BE), Maartje Meijer (NL), Octurn (BE/FR), Franz von Chossy (DE) and every now and then with classical groups like the New Dutch Academy, The Dutch Wind Ensemble then with classical groups like the New Dutch Academy, The Dutch Wind Ensemble and Grammy Award winning orchestra LUDWIG. In days gone by, Clemens has and Grammy Award winning orchestra LUDWIG. In days gone by, Clemens has played with many great international musicians such as the late Toots Thielemans, played with many great international musicians such as the late Toots Thielemans, Tony Malaby, Chris Potter, Nelson Veras, Becca Stevens & Billy Hart. Tony Malaby, Chris Potter, Nelson Veras, Becca Stevens & Billy Hart.

Clemens has been playing all over the world, from jazz clubs in Paris and Tokyo to Clemens has been playing all over the world, from jazz clubs in Paris and Tokyo to the Musikverein in Vienna and Carnegie Hall in New York. Clemens plays on a double the Musikverein in Vienna and Carnegie Hall in New York. Clemens plays on a double bass from the collection of the NMF. Clemens van der Feen bass from the collection of the NMF. Tristan Renfrow (b. 1990, USA) is a versatile drummer, percussionist, and Tristan Renfrow (b. 1990, USA) is a versatile drummer, percussionist, and composer with an iconoclastic impulse whose work centralizes hybridity and composer with an iconoclastic impulse whose work centralizes hybridity and eclecticism in pursuit of genuine expression. eclecticism in pursuit of genuine expression.

Praised as a “top drummer” by Het Parool for his genre-defiant virtuosity, Praised as a “top drummer” by Het Parool for his genre-defiant virtuosity, Renfrow has continually performed and recorded around the world with a Renfrow has continually performed and recorded around the world with a wide range of diverse artists established in Europe’s new and improvisatory wide range of diverse artists established in Europe’s new and improvisatory music scenes, and has received over 10 awards for performance and music scenes, and has received over 10 awards for performance and composition since he relocated to Amsterdam in 2012. composition since he relocated to Amsterdam in 2012.

This year, several of his collaborations include Native Speaker — a trio which This year, several of his collaborations include Native Speaker — a trio which he co-founded with Natalio Sued, Jasper Stadhouders’ Polyband, Jeroen he co-founded with Natalio Sued, Jasper Stadhouders’ Polyband, Jeroen Kimman’s Orquesta del Tiempo Perdido, Tineke Postma Trio, Nieuw Ensemble Kimman’s Orquesta del Tiempo Perdido, Tineke Postma Trio, Nieuw Ensemble “Thirty Situations”, and many more. As a leader, Renfrow’s most recent “Thirty Situations”, and many more. As a leader, Renfrow’s most recent project Kontraesthetika explores erratic juxtapositions of divergent music project Kontraesthetika explores erratic juxtapositions of divergent music within fast-paced ‘post-avant sacred maximalist’ collagesTHE which SWEETEST SOUND within fast-paced ‘post-avant sacred maximalist’ collages which simultaneously embrace and critique the flux of today’s information simultaneously embrace and critique the flux of today’s information overloaded, stimulus-dependent minds. overloaded, stimulus-dependent minds.

Tristan Renfrow According to the internationally acclaimed website AllAboutJazz “Harmen Fraanje is According to the internationally acclaimed website AllAboutJazz “Harmen Fraanje is emerging as one of the most impressive young European pianists of the past decade.” emerging as one of the most impressive young European pianists of the past decade.” Harmen Fraanje (1976) is a pianist, composer and educator from the Netherlands. He Harmen Fraanje (1976) is a pianist, composer and educator from the Netherlands. He leads and co-leads several projects like his solo project, trio Reijseger Fraanje Sylla, a leads and co-leads several projects like his solo project, trio Reijseger Fraanje Sylla, a quartet with Magic Malik, Brice Soniano and Toma Gouband, a trio with Aino Peltomaa quartet with Magic Malik, Brice Soniano and Toma Gouband, a trio with Aino Peltomaa and Mikko Perkola, duo with Anton Goudsmit and a new quartet with Fredrik and Mikko Perkola, duo with Anton Goudsmit and a new quartet with Fredrik Ljungkvist, Clemens van der Feen and Tristan Renfrow. These groups mostly perform Ljungkvist, Clemens van der Feen and Tristan Renfrow. These groups mostly perform original works with a lot of space for improvisation.Harmen is also very active as a original works with a lot of space for improvisation.Harmen is also very active as a sideman in various projects in the European jazz scene, like several groups of Mats sideman in various projects in the European jazz scene, like several groups of Mats Eilertsen and Michael Moore’s Fragile Quartet. Eilertsen and Michael Moore’s Fragile Quartet. With these projects he frequently performs at festivals and concert venues throughout With these projects he frequently performs at festivals and concert venues throughout the world. Recordings of the projects he’s involved in have been released by renowned the world. Recordings of the projects he’s involved in have been released by renowned record labels like ECM, Winter & Winter, Hubro Music, Challenge Jazz… record labels like ECM, Winter & Winter, Hubro Music, Challenge Jazz…

Harmen collaborated with the likes of Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner, Harmen collaborated with the likes of Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner, Arve Henriksen, Kenny Wheeler, Thomas Morgan, Tony Malaby, Han Bennink, Magic Arve Henriksen, Kenny Wheeler, Thomas Morgan, Tony Malaby, Han Bennink, Magic Malik, Nelson Veras, Cristina Branco, Theo Bleckmann, Ben Monder, Enrico Rava, Malik, Nelson Veras, Cristina Branco, Theo Bleckmann, Ben Monder, Enrico Rava, Werner Herzog, Trio Mediaeval, Perico Sambeat, Igor Roma, Louis Moholo, Ferenc Werner Herzog, Trio Mediaeval, Perico Sambeat, Igor Roma, Louis Moholo, Ferenc Kovács, Rudi Mahall, Trygve Seim… THEKovács, Rudi Mahall, SWEETEST Trygve Seim… SOUND

Harmen is in the faculty of the Conservatory of Amsterdam / University of the Arts Harmen is in the faculty of the Conservatory of Amsterdam / University of the Arts Amsterdam. He is frequently invited to give workshops and masterclasses at other Amsterdam. He is frequently invited to give workshops and masterclasses at other conservatories in Europe. conservatories in Europe.

Harmen currently lives in Amsterdam with his wife Esther and their three sons. Harmen currently lives in Amsterdam with his wife Esther and their three sons. Harmen Fraanje PRODUCTION CREDITSTECHNICAL INFORMATION PRODUCTION CREDITS TECHNICAL INFORMATION NativeDSD Music, Just Listen Records NativeDSD Music, Just Listen Records PRODUCERS PRODUCERS MICROPHONES Jared Sacks, Jonas Sacks, Harmen Fraanje Jared Sacks, Jonas Sacks, Harmen Fraanje Bruel&Kjaer 4006, Schoeps, AKG LABEL MANAGER LABEL MANAGER DIGITAL CONVERTER Sjoerd Vriesema Sjoerd Vriesema DSD256 Horus, Merging Technologies RECORDING ENGINEER RECORDING ENGINEER Jared Sacks Jared Sacks SPEAKERS MASTERING ENGINEER MASTERING ENGINEER Audiolab, Holland Tom Caulfield Tom Caulfield AMPLIFIERS SESSION PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION PHOTOGRAPHY Van Medevoort, Holland Jonas Sacks Jonas Sacks CABLES COVER DRAWING COVER DRAWING Finn Fraanje Finn Fraanje van den Hul LINER NOTES LINER NOTES MIXING BOARD Cyriel Pluimakers Cyriel Pluimakers Rens Heijnis, custom design RECORDING LOCATION RECORDING LOCATION EDITING SOFTWARE MCO, Hilversum the Netherlands MCO, Hilversum the Netherlands Pyramix, Merging Technologies RECORDING DATE RECORDING DATE December 2017 December 2017 MASTERING ROOM SPEAKERS SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL THANKS Grimm LS1 Floor van der Holst, Ted Brady, Brian Floor van der Holst, Ted Brady, Brian Moura, Bill Dodd, Cyriel Pluimakers Moura, Bill Dodd, Cyriel Pluimakers JL005 MICROPHONE SETUP MICROPHONE SETUP