Gúmbó nr. 5

Gúmbó nr. 5 is a newly formed jazz trio led by Tómas Jónsson, performing fresh original music composed by him. The music is funky and melodic, blending groove with lyrical sensibility.

The trio features:

Birgir Steinn Theodórsson on double bass
Magnús Trygvason Elíassen on drums
Tómas Jónsson on piano, Hammond organ, and melodica.

The group recently recorded an album on 8-track tape, set for release in 2025. For their performance at Reykjavík Jazz Festival, the trio will be joined by Þórir Baldursson as a special guest of honor.