Album Notes

Aron Romhanyi trio

The trio was formed in 2002 in Budapest, Hungary. All three members are professionals from the young generation of jazz musicians in Hungary. The style of Gergely Mits bass-player and Péter Szendőfi drummer add zest to the songs composed and arranged by Aron Romhanyi pianist. The trio exclusively plays originals composed by Aron, and they perform the pieces with fire and passion, while maintaining precision and smoothness. They recorded their first album in 2004, entitled Passion and Purity.

The music

All compositions on the album where written by Aron Romhanyi. The core of the music constitute of almost classic, standard-like melodies, and these are presented in various interesting arrangements. The final sound is modern, sweeping, but still easy-listening. The style could be defined as a Central European digest of swing, be-bop, latin, and modern jazz. Together with a suggestive performance all these elements definitely add up to a coherent, distinctive style.
A great virtue of the band is that the precise technical knowledge of the musicians does not mean having to listen to endless virtuoso skales, but results in an extroverted style full of fire and passion, which yields an ecstatic atmosphere at their concerts.


The musicians

Áron Romhányi. Born in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, 1974. Started studying music at the age of 17 in the local music school, and aquired a diploma at the Liszt Ferenc Music Academy, Budapest. Played with several well known musicians and at international jazz festivals. Co-founder of Hungarian band United, member of Fusio Group.

Gergely Mits. Born in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, 1977. Studied music and double-bass in the local music school. Finished the jazz-bass guitar course at Liszt Ferenc Music Academy, Budapest in 2000. Played in several Hungarian jazz, pop, and rock projects, recorded several albums. Member of Hungarian bands United Birta Live Pictures. Founder and director of Kodolányi Jazz College in Székesfehérvár.

Péter Szendőfi. Born in Budapest, Hungary, 1968. Graduated in 1989 from Bartók Béla Music College, Classical percussion course. Aquired a diploma at Liszt Ferenc Music Academy, Budapest in 1992. Founder of Hungarian band Fusio Group, with whom they play Peter’s originals. The group has three albums: Life Rhythm (1992), Attitudes (1999), and Energy (2000). Head of jazz-drum dpt. at Kodolányi Jazz College, Székesfehérvár