Video's from Iman Spaargaren & Peter Bjornild playing songs form the latest release 'In Essence' on Soundliaison.
Coming to you from the studios of the Concertzender / World of Jazz: Pocket Concerts. In this edition: Iman Spaargaren & Peter Bjørnild.
Iman Spaargaren is a versatile Dutch saxophonist and clarinetist, known for his rich tone, expressive playing, and wide musical interests. He moves effortlessly between jazz, world music, and free improvisation. His playing is lyrical and powerful, with a deep connection to tradition while also maintaining an open view towards innovation. As a composer and bandleader, he has several projects to his name, including the Iman Spaargaren Quartet and the international ensemble Undercurrent Orchestra.
Peter Bjørnild is a Danish-Dutch double bassist with a subtle, melodic style. His warm sound and refined timing make him a sought-after musician in the European jazz scene. Bjørnild is not only an excellent accompanist but also a soloist with a distinctive voice. He has played with a wide range of musicians and is a co-founder of various projects in which he expresses his passion for acoustic jazz and chamber music.
When Spaargaren and Bjørnild share the stage, a special chemistry arises: two musicians who perfectly sense each other, reinforce each other's ideas, and thus tell their exciting musical stories. Whether it concerns original work or standards, each piece fuses into something unique! The interplay of clarinet or saxophone and double bass feels like a conversation between friends, melodic, harmoniousl, and always personal.
Filmed and recorded live in July, 2025.
MUSICIANS Iman Spaargaren – tenor saxophone, clarinet Peter Bjørnild – double bass
Iman Spaargaren & Peter Bjornild in Pure DSD.
Video by ‘Apollo Hill Music Docs’ - Chris Blokhuis At Sound Liaison, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. For our first pure DSD recording, we collaborated with the international duo Iman Spaargaren (clarinet) and Peter Bjørnild (double bass). Celebrated for their lyrical playing, strong interaction, and deep musical connection, they seamlessly challenge and complement each other. Their commitment to genuine musical emotion and dynamic interplay shines through in this beautiful reimagination of My Funny Valentine. Using a minimalist setup with a Josephson C700S stereo microphone, I captured the full purity and dynamics of their performance. The recording was made in Pyramix DAW, mixed on a vintage Studer 169 console for warmth, and enriched with TC System 6000 reverb. The mix was refined using Linkwitz LX521.4MG dipole speakers, bringing out an extraordinarily deep and immersive soundstage. Listen in audiophile quality with these complimentary downloads; 🔗 Pure DSD256: [ https://we.tl/t-AMO6DC4NEu] 🔗 DXD352kHz Conversion: [https://we.tl/t-SNjxgryZRg] This recording marks a milestone for Sound Liaison. With artists like Iman Spaargaren and Peter Bjørnild, we continue to push the boundaries of DSD recording, setting new standards in sound quality. Frans de Rond Contact info Iman&Peter duo; www.imanspaargaren.nl/contact/
