Electric Umbrella 31 Axiom Trio and Henrik Munkeby Norstebo at WORM Rotterdam

Axiom is the trio led by Andrew Moreno, Venezuelan guitarist and composer now based in Rotterdam. An award-winning trio, also featuring drummer Tristan Renfrow and double-bassist Jonathan Ho. Andrew began his musical journey at the age of nine, immersing himself in the jazz scene of Caracas, Venezuela. At eighteen, due to the political and economic crisis in Venezuela, he relocated to Europe; he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar at Codarts in Rotterdam, and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Axiom tells a story about my struggles during migration, dealing with nostalgia, letting go of memories, and falling in love with music again every day of the year. This story started when I began integrating in Europe after leaving everything I owned and knew in Venezuela. (Moreno) Cutting their teeth at leading venues and festivals all over Europe and Asia, the trio’s versatility and fearless approach to improvisation earned them first place at the 2024 Erasmus Jazz Prize, and were invited to perform at North Sea Jazz Festival 2024.