With ‘Wille’, their second album, the Vincent Meissner Trio show that young, complex, crisp piano trio jazz does not have to come from the USA, England or Scandinavia, like many famous current representatives.

Totally contemporary music with heart and brain, whether in the form of original compositions or re- constructions of Whitney Houston, Louis Cole or The Beatles.

What the Vincent Meissner Trio are able to do above all is to convince with its fundamental honesty and authenticity. Yes, the trio is being proactive in determining how it wants to present its art, and also its members as individuals. “It’s nice to have people listening to us,” says Vincent Meissner, with the live experiences of the last few months very much in mind. He understands his pieces as a framework to be filled, as a space to be walked through as a group together.

It is all about conveying impressions of the present beyond words, about evoking emotional experiences which go beyond the tangible moment in a way that is completely natural. ‘Wille’ is an important step forward for the Vincent Meissner Trio, and it will already make listeners want more. This band are well on their way.