# CD review: Juraj Stanik Trio – Inside Out 2020: Video, CD cover

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2020/06/14/cd-review-juraj-stanik-trio-inside-out-2020-video-cd-cover/
- Published: 2020-06-14T14:35:05+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**The title of this CD, _Inside ou_t, is an homage to the Dutch jazz pianist Rob
Madna (1931-2003). I also would like to show gratitude to a generation of Dutch 
musicians of his time who were (and are) truly exceptional. **

With one of them, flugelhorn player Ack van Rooyen, I just completed an Indonesian
tour (Jakarta & Bandung). Indonesia was the country Rob Madna originated from. While
travelling, meeting new people and being subject to new impressions, Rob was often
on my mind. He was not just a piano player and arranger. In fact, he was quite an
influential musical character. Thad Jones asked him to write for and play in his
famous Thad Jones, Mel Lewis orchestra. This indicates the level of his mastery.
Bass player Frans van der Hoeven played in Rob Madna’s band for years. When I got
back to the Netherlands, Frans and I decided to record at least one of Rob’s original
compositions. Jazz musicians learn from listening to others. I have definitely learned
a lot from listening to Rob’s music.

I always enjoy writing for and performing with my piano trio. When I write music
for a jazz ensemble, I don’t want to dictate too much. Instead of putting a lot 
of information in, I prefer to give space. Hopefully this inspires the improviser
to come up with original, personal ideas. I love it when skilled musicians turn 
a composition inside out!

When I was young, I performed classical music as a cellist. Most probably it influenced
the way I write and play music. There are always melodies or ‘earworms’ lingering
in my mind. Sometimes, I write a complete tune based on such melodies. At other 
times I endlessly experiment with form, shape and ideas. My aim is to give each 
tune a specific atmosphere. I am thrilled that Challenge Records gives me opportunity
to distribute my music. For this album I selected a number of tunes that gives the
listener a variety of musical colours. I hope that you enjoy the music as much as
I enjoyed working on this project!

Juraj Stanik: “I would like to show gratitude to a generation of Dutch musicians
of his time who were (and are) truly exceptional. With one of them, flugelhorn player
Ack van Rooyen, I just completed an Indonesian tour (Jakarta & Bandung). Indonesia
was the country Rob Madna originated from. While traveling, meeting new people and
being subject to new impressions, Rob was often on my mind. He was not just a piano
player and arranger. In fact, he was quite an influential musical character. Thad
Jones asked him to write for and play in his famous Thad Jones, Mel Lewis orchestra.
This indicates the level of his mastery. Bass player Frans van der Hoeven played
in Rob Madna’s band for years. When I got back to the Netherlands, Frans and I decided
to record at least one of Rob’s original compositions. Jazz musicians learn from
listening to others. I have definitely learned a lot from listening to Rob’s music.

I always enjoy writing for and performing with my piano trio. When I write music
for a jazz ensemble, I don’t want to dictate too much. Instead of putting a lot 
of information in, I prefer to give space. Hopefully this inspires the improviser
to come up with original, personal ideas. I love it when skilled musicians turn 
a composition inside out!

When I was young, I performed classical music as a cellist. Most probably it influenced
the way I write and play music. There are always melodies or ‘earworms’ lingering
in my mind. Sometimes, I write a complete tune based on such melodies. At other 
times I endlessly experiment with form, shape and ideas. My aim is to give each 
tune a specific atmosphere. I am thrilled that Challenge Records gives me opportunity
to distribute my music. For this album I selected a number of tunes that gives the
listener a variety of musical colours. I hope that you enjoy the music as much as
I enjoyed working on this project!

01. Moving Forward
 02. Onmo 03. Soul Eyes 04. Second Line 05. Early Bee 06. I Sing
This Song for You 07. Who Cares 08. Inside Out

**Juraj Stanik – Piano**
 **Frans van der Hoeven – Double bass** **Roberto Pistolesi–
Drums**

![Juraj Stanik Trio - Inside Out (2020) [Contemporary Jazz]; FLAC (tracks) -  jazznblues.
club](https://i0.wp.com/i.postimg.cc/8PSjqXB7/Juraj-Stanik-Trio-Inside-Out-2020.
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