When the international press talks about German pianist Christian Pabst, you often hear words like
„a poet at the piano“ or „an extraordinarily lyrical musician“. One reason might be that the
foundation of his music is always a story and a very personal one.
After living and playing in Paris and Copenhagen, Christian returned to his adopted home
Amsterdam with plenty of musical and human impressions. He’s reflecting these intensive past two
years in Song of Opposites - the new album of his longtime trio.
Central to the thrilling compositions are his companions Marco Zenini on the bass and Erik Kooger
on the drums. Marco is from Rome, Italy, and is a sought-after bassist because of his beautiful
melodic approach and his exceptional sense for groove. Dutch drummer Erik Kooger, known for his
work with the Michiel Borstlap Trio and the Deeldeliers, perfects the trio’s sound with his
passionate and sensitive playing.
Most remarkable of this group and their new program is the very personal way of storytelling that
this trio has been associated with since its beginning: elegantly through- composed passages
connect effortlessly with powerful interplay and improvisational fire. The poetry unfolds by merging
various artistic and cultural influences and thus manages to touch listeners from all musical
backgrounds.
For more information please visit www.christianpabst.com