Tingvall Trio live at 32nd Leverkusener Jazztage 2011

Martin Tingvall · piano
Omar Rodriguez Calvo · bass
Jürgen Spiegel · drums
recorded live at Forum, Leverkusen, November 6, 2011

1. Vägen
2. Hajskraj
3. Snarestad Folksvisa
4. Tuc-Tuc Man
5. Efter Livet

Tingvall Trio create melodies so beautiful that they would be hard to trust if they weren’t so disarmingly authentic. They alternate with eruptive flashes of energy in which Jazz and Rock are cheerily blended. The music suggests images almost instantaneously, whether it’s Scandinavian landscapes shrouded in fog, waves crashing in the surf or lifelike character studies.
Their latest CD "Vägen" was released in 2011 on skip records.

Tingvall Trio live at Leverkusener Jazztage 2009

Martin Tingvall · piano
Omar Rodriguez Calvo · bass
Jürgen Spiegel · drums

recorded live at Forum, Leverkusen, 30th Leverkusener Jazztage 2009

1. Våg In   
2. Vattensaga
3. Valsång
4. Mustasch
5. Tveklöst
6. Hajskraj
7. Movie
8. Nu Djävlar
9. Trolldans
10. God Natt
11. Monster

The music of the TINGVALL TRIOs is unmistakable not only because of the Nordic influences. The play with contrasts is just as characteristic, strong alternates with weak, good encounters evil. Typical for many of the compositions is their construction where the pieces frequently seem to be put together from several independent parts. Without words small stories are told which then merge to a single tale. Nevertheless, the arrangements leave the musicians with a fair amount of room for improvisations, so that each performance is unique. 

Tingvall Trio recorded three absolutely great albums for Skip records, called "Skagerrak", "Norr" and the latest "Vattensaga".

Tingvall Trio live at Jazzfest Berlin 2009 - UPDATE!

Martin Tingvall · piano
Omar Rodriguez Calvo · bass
Jürgen Spiegel · drums

recorded live at A-Trane, November 4, 2009

1. Våg in
2. Vattensaga
3. Valsång
4. Mustasch
5. Tveklöst
6. Hajskraj
7. Movie
8. Mjau
9. Rödblå
10. Grrrrr
11. Pinocchio
12. Nu Djävlar
13. Under Ytan
14. Vagor
15. Trolldans
16. Norrland Guld
17. Avsked
18. Monster

Swedish piano player Martin Tingvall’s compositions are characterized by catchy melodies, which not only sweep along jazz lovers but even appeal to audiences which are not familiar with jazz. The three Hamburg based musicians play their very own kind of Scandinavian jazz with a Cuban touch and a slight rock’n’roll attitude. In the ballads you can hear the Northern melancholy but always spiced with a positive feel.
Careful listeners can recognize Swedish folksongs which are an important ingredient in many songs.. The arrangements of those songs give the trio plenty of space for improvisation which turns every concert into a one-time experience.
Tingvall Trio recorded three absolutely great albums for Skip records, called "Skagerrak", "Norr" and the latest "Vattensaga".