Arve Henriksen & Harmen Fraanje

One-time meeting, or not?

Trumpeter Arve Henriksen and pianist Harmen Fraanje first played together at the Transition Festival in Utrecht in 2019. That concert was meant to be a one-off encounter, but the musical connection between the two musicians was so strong that they decided to continue as a duo. And rightly so, because Fraanje's lyrical style and Henriksen's almost flute-like sound seem almost made for each other. Five years after their first meeting, there is finally an album; earlier this year 'Touch of Time' was released on ECM.

About Arve and Harmen

Arve Henriksen is a trumpeter, singer and composer from Norway. He has 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 plays in various formations, such as the trio Reijseger Fraanje Sylla, the trio Peltomaa Fraanje Perkola, the Mats Eilertsen Trio and Michael Moore's Fragile Quartet.