Ayumi Tanaka / Thomas Morgan / Thomas Strønen

Pianist Ayumi Tanaka, bassist Thomas Morgan, and drummer Thomas Strønen are distinguished by their sensitivity and intuitive artistry: Together, they compose in the moment, weaving music that is at once lyrical and abstract, calm yet full of tension. At the heart of their collaboration is a harmony shaped by attentive listening and a shared, instinctive musical language.

With their ECM debut, the trio presents a delicate dialogue in which every note and every pause carries meaning. Their performances are intimate and authentic, taking the audience on a shared journey of discovery as the music unfolds.

Japanese pianist Ayumi Tanaka began studying classical music at the age of three and was later influenced by Scandinavian improvisation. She studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music with Misha Alperin. She made her ECM debut in 2018 with Thomas Strønen. In 2021, she released the trio album *Bayou* as well as her debut as bandleader, *Subaqueous Silence*, which was highly praised for its hypnotic soundscape.

California-born, New York-based bassist Thomas Morgan is one of the most sought-after jazz musicians of his generation. Known for his sensitive, melodic playing, he has collaborated with numerous greats such as Bill Frisell, Craig Taborn, and Charles Lloyd. He has released two duo albums with Frisell on ECM.

Norwegian drummer and composer Thomas Strønen has been a fixture on the European jazz scene since 1999 and has contributed to over 80 albums. He has composed for the BBC and the Norwegian Opera, among others, and has won several Norwegian Grammys. His current projects combine improvisation with chamber music and highlight his stylistic versatility.