Jazz Articles about Pablo Held

Pablo Held: Forest of Oblivion

by Dan McClenaghan
May 22, 2009

In every review of Pablo Held's debut, Forest of Oblivion, the pianist's age will be discussed. Don't blame the writers. Held, hailing from Germany, was born in 1986. His age, at the time the CD was recorded, was 21. It's a remarkably tender age for having crafted an original musical statement; it's even more remarkable for its high quality.On this piano trio outing, the sound is thoughtful and introspective, to go with well-placed percussive forays and injections of ...