Recorded back home in Denmark, Sorensens powerful debut, inspired by the scenery, feelings and momentum of his time in New York, where he graduated on a full full-scholarship from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Released somewhat quietly on digital services in June 2022, it nonetheless led to an enthusiastic press response and a fifteen date European tour, marking Sorensen out as one to watch " on the burgeoning international jazz scene. Recorded in rural Denmark with Jon Henriksson (double bass) and Francesco Ciniglio (drums) the record is rooted in tradition with a vivacious forward forward-thinking sense of modernity. Equally footed in the American and European contemporary idioms, harmonically dense passages of solo piano, playful up up-tempo swing, and intricate rhythmic phrasing are among the ingredients employed by the ensemble to offer up their perspective on the trio format. Featuring a selection of Sorensens original pieces, the pianist s voice and skill as both a composer and instrumentalist feels informed, accomplished and meticulously c rafted; more likely belonging to someone with a careers careers-worth of experience to draw on, than a debut. With two records out with barely a quarter of the year done, 2024 seems set to bring Rasmus Sorensen s highly individual piano touch to a much wider audience.[info sheet from distr.]