Jazz Articles about Tom Beek

About Tom Beek

Album Review

The New York Second: Room for Other People

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by Glenn Astarita
February 18, 2025

The New York Second is led by Dutch pianist and composer Harald Walkate, whose intricate arrangements and evocative compositions have earned him a reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. His unique perspective is shaped by his dual expertise in music and photography, two disciplines that dance together in his work like partners in an elegant waltz. This interplay shines throughout his latest project, Room for Other People, which melds auditory and visual artistry into a unified creative statement. ...

Album Review

Udo Pannekeet: Electric Regions

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by Glenn Astarita
July 24, 2020

Udo Pannekeet is the current bassist for the legendary Dutch progressive rock band Focus, featuring original members Thijs van Leer (flute, vocals, keyboards) and Pierre van der Linden (drums). On this album the bassist goes for the gusto, supported by an extensive lineup, where jazz rock, fusion and modern jazz concepts co-align, most noticeably on the opening and adrenaline-charged long-form composition “Electric Regions Part One," which is basically the album's tour de force. Drummer Marcel Serierse kicks off ...