Sol Jang Trio

The Sol Jang Trio consists of Sol Jang (piano), Max Hering (drums) and Jort Terwijn (double bass). Sol Jang, who lives in the Netherlands, is one of the winners of the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2023 and a finalist of the 7JC Jazz Competition 2021 and the Riga Jazz Stages 2019.

The trio has already received positive reviews from various critics and played in numerous countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, Romania, Latvia, Morocco, South Korea and Hungary.

The first album "19-29" will be released on the 3rd. October 2024 released by Unit Records. An album release tour is between the 27. September and 1 September It is planned for November 2024.

Album "19-29" Description:

Sol Jang International Project's '19-29' is a living exploration of life in Korea, the US and the Netherlands. In the classic jazz piano trio format, the album combines the soulful sounds of modern jazz with the raw, textured reality of Sol’s experiences. Through intertwined compositions and improvisations, 19-29 explores the complexity of life between different cultures and the search for one’s own identity.

The music captures the challenges and excitement of connecting to different places and answering the question 'Who am I?' The album reflects Sol’s life in his 20s and conveys the energy of discovery and belonging, using contrasting piano harmonies and the dynamic rhythms of drums and bass to illustrate this journey of personal and musical growth.