12th April 2019: Cloudmakers Trio announce May live dates + latest reviews from UK, France and Germany for recent release ‘Traveling Pulse’

Vibraphonist, drummer and composer Jim Hart’s ascension, especially over the past decade, has been nothing short of remarkable. Much sought-after across Europe, he has worked alongside an illustrious roster of musicians including Stan Sulzmann, Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine, John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler. Yet as bandleader, his own Cloudmakers Trio – with double bassist Michael Janisch and drummer Dave Smith – introduced a distinctly energized take on the traditional vibraphone ensemble.

Latest reviews for Traveling Pulse available now in beautiful double vinyl, gatefold artwork @ 180gram:

“Compelling themes peppered with slick rhythm and style changes, odd meters, jumping intervals and ostinatos.  Hart’s trio swings, grooves and rocks, always with intelligence and sophistication.”
Fidelity Magazine (full review)

“Striking individual performances occasionally merging into a striking wall of sound.”
Der Hörspiegel (website)

“Finely orchestrated interaction, highly complex material… The shifts in atmosphere and mood emphasise the ‘live’ quality of the recording.”
Musik reviews (website)

“A rousing concert recording.”
Radio Dreyeckland (website)

“It’s Cloudmakers five as a cohesive group that strikes the listener most forcibly , the combination of Janisch’s bass and Smith’s drums providing the catalyst and chivvying propulsion.
Jazz Journal (website)

“This richly complex yet rewarding album adds density and depth to Hart’s compositions with the inclusion of Hannes Riepler and Antonin-Tri Hoang.”
Citizen Jazz (full review)

“Gripping and energetic guaranteed to make every listener’s heart beat faster.”
InMusic (website)

MAY TOUR DATES

Fri 1st May, 8pm – Bristol Fringe, Clifton, Bristol

Sat 2nd May, 4pm – Merlin Theatre, Frome

Sat 2nd May, 8pm – Merlin Theatre, Frome (with Iain Ballamy)