"Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name"
- Ernest Hemmingway
Evoking similarities to Hemmingway’s musings on the impact we as individuals can have on those
around us, Danish trio Human Being Human’s second record ‘Disappearance’ on April Records strives
to celebrate the joy that comes with the fragility of life instead of mourning loss and the notion of
fading into obscurity. HBH just recoreded their third album to be released 2026 with the great Chris
Cheek on saxophone.
The record follows the trio’s 2022 debut ‘Equals’ which sought to reinvent the perceptions synonymous
with a jazz trio, weaving elements of electronica into their compositions to access new textures and
dimensions.
As explorers of “improvisation, grooves and moods”, the trio’s sound is playful, contemplative and
dynamic. With intricate rhythmic writing serving as a...

"Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name"
- Ernest Hemmingway
Evoking similarities to Hemmingway’s musings on the impact we as individuals can have on those
around us, Danish trio Human Being Human’s second record ‘Disappearance’ on April Records strives
to celebrate the joy that comes with the fragility of life instead of mourning loss and the notion of
fading into obscurity. HBH just recoreded their third album to be released 2026 with the great Chris
Cheek on saxophone.
The record follows the trio’s 2022 debut ‘Equals’ which sought to reinvent the perceptions synonymous
with a jazz trio, weaving elements of electronica into their compositions to access new textures and
dimensions.
As explorers of “improvisation, grooves and moods”, the trio’s sound is playful, contemplative and
dynamic. With intricate rhythmic writing serving as a sandbox for spontaneity, ‘Disappearance’ sees
the ensemble sound at home with driving riffs in irregular meter, gentle lamenting ballads, energetic
funk reminiscent of The Meters, spacious Nordic melancholy and everything in between.
Each of the eight original compositions seek to unravel questions and ideas that arise as we come to
face to face with our fleeting existence; whether we're marveling at the genesis of it all with 'Big Bang',
cherishing a post-quarantine life in 'Together Again' or embracing the blissful solace of 'Aware', the
listener is treated to beautiful, spirited and vibrant performances that portray the musicians' best.
The brainchild of bassist Torben Bjørnskov, Human Being Human features pianist Esben Tjalve and
drummer Frederik Bülow, each bringing a wealth of experience and identity to the trio’s palette.
Bjørnskov has graced stages and studios across the world with James Moody, Matthew Herbert and
Billy Cobham as well as leading his own ensembles including the Torben Bjørnskov Trio. Tjalve also
boasts global performances and high profile appearances with artists including Cecilia Stalin, Henrik
Jensen and the pianist's own Red Kite project, in addition to composing for theater, radio and television.
The highly-decorated and versatile Bülow has found success with projects like Abekejser that fuse jazz
with electronica as well as with neoclassical compositions with his Misceo collective....

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