It’s always a challenge to perform with no chord instrument in the line-up since the musicians need to imply the chords in their playing and they need to communicate very carefully with each other. On the other hand, this very open format also gives the musicians a lot of possibilities to interpret and to change the direction in the music, together and with short notice. This makes it a very funny “playground” to work within, and it is also interesting for the listener to follow the ride.

Bévort 3 is focusing on good melodies, vivid communication, and sometimes on groovy and bluesy stuff as well. They play with energy, attentiveness, and curiosity always ready to take a chance. Bévort 3 is a truly powerful, responsive, and dynamic unit. The individual sounds and skills from the musicians blend together very colorful when they perform. All three members of the trio are experienced jazz musicians with a wide range of activities on the Danish Jazz Scene and with many recordings on their respective CV’s.

They have all performed with acknowledged international jazz artists – in saxophonist Pernille Bévort’s case artists such as Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans, Putte Wickmann, and Tony Coe.

Pernille Bévort (sax), Morten Ankarfeldt (b), Espen Laub von Lillienskjold (d)