On his CD ‘Later is Too Late’ pianist Marc Bischoff surprises you with a very personal interpretation of the piano trio format. Bischoff already made his name in latin jazz, here he opens new perspectives in eleven own compositions. Intriguing themes, varying from the pure melodious and lyrical (‘Waltz for a rainy day’, his pianosolo ‘Silent conversation’) to crispy grooves (‘U-turn’), all rhythmically rock-solid. With a subtle use of effects on the grand piano and a tinge of latin, sometimes just showing through, in one composition dominating (‘Black Jack’). The Antillian bass guitar player (both electric and fretless) Reno Steba and the Iranian percussion wizard Afra Mussawisade respond in a rather unique way on Bischoffs debut CD as a leader. This is not a case of just a gifted piano player and his two accompanists, here we have three equally virtuoso voices, supporting each other and together exploring the spaces of improvisation. Marc Bischoff – Piano & Effects Reno Steba - 5 and 6 string electric bass, Fretless bass Afra Mussawisade - Percussion kit, Percussion Produced by O.A.P. Records Producer & Engineer: Barry Olthof Graphic Design: Monomonnik Photography: Marcel van Helvoort Liner Notes: Jan Laurens Hartong Recordings made by Olthof Audio Productions at The Fieldwork Studio, Schoten, Belgium. Mixed and mastered at O.A.P. Studio, The Hague, The Netherlands. Catalog Number: OAPR902 www.oaprecords.com