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Take Five with Mark Zandveld
by AAJ Staff
Meet Mark Zandveld: Bassist, producer, and composer Mark Zandveld was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is the director/ coordinator of the jazz quartet of the American singer/composer, Deborah Carter, to whom he is married. They produced five CDs together. They tour often abroad for concerts, jazz festivals, jazz club tours, and seminars in ...
Jeroen Van Veen: Philip Glass - Solo Piano Music
by C. Michael Bailey
Composer Philip Glass remains a leading figure in American classical music after a fruitful career spanning six decades. Creator of symphonies, chamber music, operas and soundtracks, Glass has established himself as an immediately recognized artist whenever his compositions are played. His popular renown derives from his notable movie scores that include: Hamburger Hill (1987), The Thin ...
Cactus Truck: Brand New For China!
by Eyal Hareuveni
John Dikeman is one of the most interesting saxophonists now operating in the Amsterdam scene. He is a charismatic player, well-versed in the legacy of modern and free jazz as his recent releases-- Across the sky, with bassist Raoul Van Der Weide and drummer Klaus Kugel (Not Two, 2012); and Nihil is Now (Stone Floor, 2012), ...
Pianist Miguel Rodríguez Presents Debut Album
Influenced by the vast range of musical styles arising out of his hometown of Madrid, pianist Miguel Rodríguez has come up with his own style. This distinct mix of improvisation, flamenco and Latin is apparent on the self-titled debut Miguel Rodríguez recorded with his band. The album will be released in digital format on 22 February. ...
"Standards" by Paul Bura 4tet
Paul Bura - Violin Robert Lakatos - Piano Krisztian “Pecek" Lakatos - Bass Andras Mohay - Drums Featuring: Lajos “Kathy" Horvath's Jr. String 4tet Paul Bura started his musical studies in Amsterdam based Sweelinck Conservatory. Graduated in Brussels Royal Academy of Music, Igor Oistrakh student. In Belgium the BRTN Symphony ...
Maria Mendes: Along the Road
by John Kelman
Virtuosity needn't be on display at every moment; restraint, in fact, is an important yet often overlooked aspect of true virtuosity. Norma Winstone is a clear example; certainly capable of plenty, more often than not the British singer's performances are defined by nuance, subtlety and a direct line to the heart of the music. Maria Mendes ...
The Jasper Blom Quartet: Gravity
by John Kelman
With Gravity, Dutch saxophonist Jasper Blom concludes his Mainland Records trilogy--its cover perhaps suggesting something more danceable than the heads and hands that graced the respective covers of 2008's Statue of Liberty and 2011's Dexterity. Each recording has its own charms, but Gravity is, hands-down, the most upbeat and joyous of the three, and another superb ...
Mark Alban Lotz & Meinrad Kneer CD Release "U-Ex(perimental)"
Holland based multi flutist Mark Alban Lotz and German bassist Meinrad Kneer released a new CD with 26 tracks of extreme textures and atmospheres with both established, as well as emerging new talents of the Dutch improvised scene. An example of the present-day developments and diversity of free music in Holland. u-ex(perimental) is an improvised music ...
Take Five With Bob Wijnen
by AAJ Staff
Meet Bob Wijnen:Bob Wijnen is a pianist of great sensitivity and depth. Much in demand as an accompanist, he is known for having some of the best ears around, as well as being an elegant and adventurous soloist who has absorbed a great deal of the history of jazz piano.He has toured ...
Bimhuis Continues New Year's Concert Tradition
Upon concluding another season of premium jazz productions, Amsterdam’s iconic Bimhuis celebrates further high notes with the latest edition of their annual Oud and Nieuw (Old and New) Festival. Expect New Years Eve here to include plenty of typical Netherlands improvisations : creative, humorous and obviously unique. The show has become a “must see” musical attraction ...
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