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The New Conrad Miller Trio
“a romantic set where every track strikes an emotional nerve,”
Friday 5thJune | The Verdict, Brighton
Tickets: £25.00 - £45
BOOKINGS
FOR VERDICT JAZZ → https://www.verdictjazz.com/event-details/the-new-conrad-miller-trio
ALSO.... Thursday, 4thJune
Tickets: £20.00 Seat at a shared Table for 4 /£15.00 Seat – No Table
BOOKINGS
FOR HAMPSTEAD → https://hampsteadjazzclub.com/whats-on/conrad-miller-trio-night-dreamer/
Pianist and composer Coen Molenaar is the driving force behind The New Conrad Miller Trio, an ensemble known for its lyrical storytelling, rich harmonies, and powerful rhythmic interplay. Together with Mark Eshuis on drums and David de Marez Oyens on double bass, the trio has developed a distinctive sound that blends tradition with contemporary expression.
In early 2018, the trio released the album Sounding Silence, which received warm international recognition and led to a series of concerts throughout Germany, Poland, and the Benelux. Since then, the group has continued to refine its musical identity through a series of recordings and live performances, establishing itself as a compelling voice within the modern jazz trio tradition.
The music
of The New Conrad Miller Trio is deeply inspired by legendary pianists such as Michel
Petrucciani, Herbie Hancock, Monty Alexander, George Duke, and McCoy Tyner.
Their influence can be heard in the trio’s expressive piano lines, dynamic
improvisations, and strong sense of groove.
At the heart of the trio’s music lies a vivid sense of storytelling. Their compositions evoke landscapes, emotions, and moments in time—from the cascading imagery of Azul Blue Waterfalls and the scent of summer rain, to the quiet reflections of August rain in Damascus and the laid-back atmosphere of a fisherman’s life in Porto de Galinhas. South American rhythms and harmonies merge naturally with traditional jazz, blues, and soul, creating impressionistic pieces that are both cinematic and deeply personal.
The trio’s arrangements move effortlessly between melancholy and joy. Classical harmony and counterpoint meet high-energy grooves and spontaneous improvisation, resulting in performances that feel both intimate and vibrant. Each musician contributes equally to the musical dialogue, allowing the trio to explore unexpected directions while maintaining a strong sense of unity and swing.
Jazz
legends have praised the group’s unique sound. Trumpeter Randy Brecker described
their music as “a romantic set where every track strikes an emotional nerve,”
while guitarist Jan Akkerman highlighted the trio’s “unique exploration of
harmonic and technical possibilities.”
On stage,
The New Conrad Miller Trio delivers performances full of atmosphere, freedom,
and emotional depth—inviting audiences into a world where melody, rhythm, and
imagination meet.