The Martin Fabricius Trio – A Journey in Sound and Story

Since forming in 2007, the Martin Fabricius Trio has carved out a distinctive place on the international jazz scene. Rooted in Scandinavian lyricism yet unbound by geography or genre, the trio’s music flows effortlessly between cinematic soundscapes, intimate storytelling, and bursts of energetic interplay.

At the heart of the trio is Martin Fabricius, a Danish vibraphonist and composer whose instrument sings with rare warmth and imagination. A former student of vibraphone legend Gary Burton, Fabricius has developed his own expressive voice — lyrical, dynamic, and deeply human. His compositions often begin as visual ideas or emotional snapshots: a train journey through new landscapes, a memory of laughter shared, or the quiet poetry of a fleeting moment.

Alongside him is bassist Andreas Markus, whose melodic sensitivity and grounded presence provide both anchor and dialogue for Fabricius’s shimmering tones. On drums, Jacob Hatholt adds drive, color, and rhythmic storytelling — his dynamic touch guiding the trio from whispering textures to powerful, energetic grooves.

Across four critically acclaimed albums and tours spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States, the trio has evolved into a musical collective defined by trust, empathy, and deep communication. Critics have praised them for their “intoxicatingly beautiful music” (JazzNyt) and “quiet, atmospheric mastery” (Nordbayerische Nachrichten), while audiences consistently describe their concerts as transformative experiences — blending jazz improvisation with cinematic storytelling.

The trio’s repertoire draws from their entire body of work — a rich tapestry of lyrical ballads, rhythmic journeys, and impressionistic sound paintings. Each performance becomes a voyage through emotional and sonic landscapes: familiar yet full of discovery.

More than a jazz project, the Martin Fabricius Trio invites listeners into a shared world of imagination — where melody, rhythm, and color meet, and where every note tells a story.

Martin Fabricius : Vibraphone
Andreas Markus: Double Bass
Jacob Hatholt: Drums

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Review Quotes:

JazzNyt, Niels Overgård –  New World
“Martin Fabricius Trio has , once again, made a beautiful and everlasting album.”

Mussenblätter, Frank Becker .- New World
“Exactly what we so urgently need in this restless world”

Nordbayrische Nachrichten, Hans von Draminski – live review
“Fabricius and company are masters of the quiet, subtle, atmospheric notes. In the capturing ballads and pastel colored sound paintings, stories are told from all around the world.”

JazzThetik, Victoriah Szirmai –  Under the Same Sky
“For nine songs, the listener floats on an air mattress filled with dreams, on a sea of minimalistic sound waves, accompanied by winds of sweet melancholy from sunny skies”

All About Jazz, Budd Kopman – Out of the White
”The opening sounds of the title track of Out of the White herald that this is going to be something different […] the happy/sad feeling of a Fellini film.”

 Gaffa, Ivan Rod – Out of the White
”Seductive, beautiful and captivating instrumental jazz”