JASPER HØIBY’S 3ELEMENTS

As the founding member of Phronesis, one of the most talked about and acclaimed European jazz bands during the last decade, Jasper Høiby returns with his new piano trio 3Elements. With a melodic and bold, bass-driven sound that highlights Høiby’s knack for enthralling musical synergy, 3Elements features a revolving line-up of some of Europe’s best emerging talent. 

3Elements has produced two captivating releases to date, each anchored by Høiby. The first album, Three Elements:Earthness (2023) showcases rising stars of the London jazz scene, Noah Stoneman and Luca Caruso while the second album, Three Elements:Like Water (2024) features the stellar sounds of South Korea's Chaerin Im and Jamie Peet.

The new 2025 trio line-up will feature the exceptional talents of Xavi Torres (piano) and Naima Acuña (drums). Both from Spain, Xavi and Naima are some of the most in-demand musicians of their generation, playing in a number of high calibre projects across the world. The third album in the 3Elements series will be released in October 2025 on Edition Records. 

Since creating his first band in 2005, Copenhagen-born, now London-based bassist Jasper Høiby has gained recognition for his fresh and dynamic approach to jazz, blending intricate composition with infectious grooves. With Høiby's bass playing at the forefront, he has released a string of highly acclaimed albums and toured extensively around the globe, captivating audiences with his various ensembles which include Phronesis, Fellow Creatures and Planet B. Høiby’s compelling compositional style fuses contemporary jazz with European folkloric influences and inventive improvisation. Høiby has emerged as a pivotal artist within Edition Records, choosing the label as the exclusive home for his musical releases. 

His collaborations span across a spectrum of the jazz scene's luminaries including Tigran Hamasyan, Jason Lindner, Jeff Ballard, Shai Maestro, Mark Guiliana, Verneri Pohjola, Marius Neset, Django Bates, Sun Mi Hong, Miquel Zenón, Louis Cole, Makaya McCraven, Ben Lamar Gay, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Kit Downes. He is the recipient of CopenhagenJazz Festival's 'Young Spirit Award' alongside honorary award winners Jack DeJohnette and Palle Mikkelborg. In 2024 3Element’s Like Water was nominated for the Danish Jazz Awards. Høiby has appeared at jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals worldwide including Montreal Jazz Festival (CA), Queen Elizabeth Hall (UK), Melbourne Recital Hall (AUS), Concertgebouw (NL) to name a few. 

3Elements VIDEOS

"The brilliant bass player, Jasper Høiby, outstanding music"

- Gilles Peterson

“3 Elements” thus offers an uncompromising and robust sound palette, which recalls the groove of Phronesis while being distinguished by the richness of the charismatic and unique sound of Høiby's bass."

- Radio France

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Listen to 3Elements: Like Water here

3Elements PRESS

"Jasper Høiby has internationally been one of the most dangerous Danish jazz names to break through internationally in the last decade. That Høiby to an unusual degree has a philosophical streak and an ambition to play a part in the social debate, helps to distinguish his projects from the rest of the Nordic wave. Høiby will not only indulge with his naturally lyrical bass sound, but also poke, prod and provoke reaction and reflection.”

- Kim Skotte, POLITIKEN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Mesmerising interplay blends perfectly with virtuosic soloing, the three disparate elements combining seamlessly to become the greater whole.

- UK VIBE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The intricate, information-dense linear arrangements and tightly plotted rhythm tracks that

characterised Phronesis are here relaxed so that the music is allowed to flow and breathe.” 

– Editor’s Choice, JAZZWISE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The prolific bassist and ex-Phronesis leader is back and better than ever as he ventures into the latest phase of his unwinding musical career.”

- Presto Music, Barney Whittaker

“Highly Energetic Equilibrate Jazz”

- Album of the Week, P8 Jazz