JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2023: Florian Arbenz- Greg Osby- Arno Krijger – Conversation #9 – Targeted

“Conversation #9 – Targeted” is the latest release of the series of collaborations with like-minded felow musicians initiated by Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz. While the presence of the renowned American saxophonist Greg Osby is not new on these series, Dutch Hammond impressive organist Arno Krijger came on board for the first time, and it must be acknowledged that he succeeds greatly in making his mark.

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Yuval Ron Trio European Tour 2023/4

Guitarist Yuval Ron is going on a European tour with his trio in 2023/4. Yuval Ron Trio’s style can be described as Cinematic Fusion as it combines elements of live playing, extensive instrumental compositions and a big, film-like background production of orchestral lines, soundscapes and sound effects. The show will mainly feature tunes from his latest album, Somewhere In This Universe, Somebody Hits a Drum which featured Marco Minnemann on drums, in new live trio rearrangements.

Currently confirmed tour dates:

APR 09  Zoetermeer, NL / Progdreams Festival
APR 21  Berlin, DE / Peppi Guggenheim
APR 22  Haan, DE / RRC Prog Night

MAY 26  Berlin, DE / Karneval der Kulturen
JUN 01  Tel Aviv, IL / Tmuna Theater
JUL 06  London, UK / Sci-Fi Rock Night
JUL 07  Abingdon, UK / Prog For Peart
NOV 15  Göppingen, DE / Jazz in Göppingen

NOV 16  Jena, DE / (TBC)

NOV 17  Leipzig, DE / naTo

NOV 18  Fürstenfeldbruck, DE / Subkultur

JAN 28 2024 Berlin, DE / Berlin Prog Night
FEB 23 2024 Hamburg, DE / Hamburg Prog Night

More info & tickets: https://www.yuvalron.com/live

Band Lineup:

Yuval Ron – guitar, vocals

Victor Nissim – bass

Yatziv Caspi – drums

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Netherlands: R11 vs the A.I. Robot Tour 2023

 Netherlands: R11 vs the A.I. Robot Tour 2023

SCHEDULE
1-13-2023 Middleburg 20:00 De Spot
1-14-2023 Nijmegan 20:30 Lux Cultuur and Media
1-15-2023 Den Haag 20:15 The Grey Space
1-20-2023 Roermond 20:00 ECI Cultuurfabriek
1-22-2023 Castricum 20:00 Theatre Koningsduyn
1-27-2023 Bodegraven 20:30 Evertshuis
1-29-2023 Amsterdam 15:00 Bimhuis

Composer / arranger Bob Zimmerman (you know him from De Nieuwe Wildernis, Süskind, his arrangements for the Metropole Orkest and the popular TV program Maestro) and percussionist / composer Rob Verdurmen (drummer of the internationally renowned Willem Breuker Kollektief for 38 years) join their musical forces and ideas to realize the R11 performance about the use of digital technology in film music.

Based on Bob’s arrangements of well-known and lesser-known film music for science fiction films from the period 1968 to the present, supplemented with soundtracks specially composed by Rob for the performance, R11 will musically translate technological developments in image and sound into a dazzling musical spectacle. Video artist Martijn Grootendorst supports the whole in his characteristic style with unexpected and unknown film material.

Bob Zimmerman – arrangements | Rob Verdurmen – compositions & percussion|
Tatiana Koleva – marimba, vibraphone & percussion |
Susanne Rosmolen – cello |
David Kweksilber – reeds Rutger van Otterloo – reeds | Alex Coke – flute & piccolo | Quirijn van Regteren Altena – bass |
Martijn Grootendorst – VJ | Wout Bremer – Aimée|
Guido Nieuwdorp – sound | Saskia Bonarius – directing advice

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NETHERLANDS: Reeds and Deeds Tour 2021

Reeds and Deeds Tour 2021

 A sextet of stellar musicians from Holland and the USA,

with roots in postbop, avant garde´and orchestral jazz,

joined forces to play the compositions of the great Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

Reeds and Deeds features:

Frans Vermeerssen-saxophones
Alex Coke-saxophone and flute
Bo van de Graaf– saxophone
Michiel Braam-piano
Arjen Gorter-bass
Makki van Engelen-drums

Reeds & Deeds, the music of Roland Kirk

Upcoming Tour Dates

November 24, 2021

20:30

Podium JIN

Waalbandijk 14,

6541 AJ Nijmegen, Netherlands

€ 13 en €10 voor jongeren tot 26 jaar (excl. 0,79 servicekosten)

Tickets & Info

https://jinjazz.nl/agenda/event/?id=556

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20:30

HotHouse

Middelstegracht 123,

2312 TV Leiden, Netherlands

info and tickets:

http://www.hothousejazz.nl/

€ 16, studentan € 10

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

15:00 uur

Theater De Stoep

Theaterplein 1,

3201 DH Spijkenisse

€ 19.50

Tickets: https://theaterdestoep.nl/voorstelling/reeds-deeds-2122

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December 12, 2021

15:00 - 17:00

Jazz in Feerwerd

Oosterweg 9, 9892 PH Feerwerd

phone: 06 – 13320296

info@jazzinfeerwerd.nl

€15

Tickets: https://www.jazzinfeerwerd.nl/informatie/contactformulier/

more info:

https://www.jazzinfeerwerd.nl/reeds-deeds-music-of-rahsaan-roland-kirk/

NETHERLANDS: Tineke Postma-Freya (Edition Records 2020)

 Freya is the seventh album from Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma. Her first since 2014, Freya is a come-back album as a leader. Following an acclaimed international career, including work with legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Tineke’s Freya represents a fresh start with a new label, reinvigorated energy and an exciting band that is collectively inspired by the experiences she has gathered throughout her career. Together with trumpeter Ralph Alessi, bassist Matt Brewer, drummer Dan Weiss and featuring pianist Kris Davis, Tineke makes music that is adventurous, empowering and full of risk-taking.

NETHERLANDS: Maria Mendes-CLOSE TO ME (2019)

Maria Mendes: vocals, percussion and compositions John Beasley*: keyboards, orchestrations, percussion and conductor Karel Boehlee: piano Jasper Somsen: acoustic bass Jasper van Hulten: drums and percussion Metropole Orkest: chamber music line up on tracks nº 1, 5, 6 and 10 Vincent Houdijk: vibraphone on track nº 9

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/USA: Reeds & Deeds The music of Roland Kirk

December 3, 2019 – 20:30
Theater Het Hof, Arnhem
Reserve Tickets: http://www.jazzinarnhem.nl
Theater Het Hof
Boekhorstenstraat 58 6828 DV Arnhem
Tel: 026-3514436
http://www.theaterhethof.nl/event/jazz-in-arnhem-2-5/

December 5, 2019 – 21:00
Museumnacht, S.M.A.K. – Museum of Contemporary Art
Jan Hoetplein 1 , Gent, Belgium
FREE, ALL AGES

On the 5th of December the Ghent museums open their doors to the general public. Experience a wonderful night out amidst the finest collections, beautiful expositions and special activities of our museums. Reeds and Deeds appears at 21:00 paying tribute to the great American jazz composer/multi instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Reeds and Deeds Features:
Frans Vermeerssen – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Bo van de Graaf – Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Alex Coke – Tenor saxophone, Flute & Piccolo
Michiel Braam – Piano
Arjen Gorter – Double Bass
Makki van Engelen – Drums

NETHERLANDS: Jo Didderen & L’Equipe de Rêve – En Route! (New Jazz Adventure 2019)

01. Meatball Boogaloo 02. You should have said so 03. Tom Ka Kai 04. All is well 05. Au Secours 06. Tante Sidonia 07. Joe Joe 08. Stroganoff 09. Our little swingin’ Drummer Boy


 Personnel: Marc Huynen – trumpet Tim Daemen – trombone Rob Sijben – alto saxophone Bart Oostindie – guitar Simon Oslender – keyboards Jerome Cardynaals – drums Steffen Thormählen – percussion Jo Didderen – double bass

http://jodidderen.nl

NETHERLANDS: #jazz Peter Beets Trio - Our Love Is Here To Stay - Gershwin Reimagined (Challenge Records 2019) @PeterBeets

Peter Beets: With this, my latest album celebrating the timeless melodies of one of Americas and the worlds greatest composers, I have the chance to showcase it all - classical, blues, jazz, Latin, and folk music! This is the legacy of George Gershwin who continues to inspire musicians of every persuasion and instrument - and of course, me. As one of the most sought-after jazz artists of our time, Peter Beets has attracted a devoted international audience, performing regularly at major jazz festivals and venues throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. He has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Toots Thielemans, Elvin Jones, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Benny Golson and Kurt Rosenwinkel. One of his earliest recordings, ""First Date"" (1996), featured the great Jeff Hamilton on drums. In 2001 the Criss Cross label invited Peter for a series of albums with his ""New York Trio"", inviting artists like Willie Jones III, Larry Grenadier and Greg Hutchinson, earning him international acclaim.

NETHERLANDS: Mehmet Polat-Quantum Leap(2019)

Announcing new album   Quantum Leap

Dear friends and colleagues, After years of creative processing and tremendous work, my new album ‘Quantum Leap’is recorded and available for its listeners. My 12 compositions in the album were played with my new band Embracing Colours and excellent guest musicians. Embracing Colours: Mehmet Polat - Ud & Compositions Joan Terol Amigo - Drums Hendrik Müller - Bass Bart Lelivelt - Accordion Guest musicians: Ciğdem Okuyucu (vocals) track 4 Eric Vloeimans (trumpet) track 5 Imamyar Hasanov (kamancha) track 6 Michalis Kouloumis (violin) track 8 The melodies, grooves, ideas and emotions wrapped up in this album mark the new and exciting path I embarked on with the creation of ensemble Embracing Colours. It’s one of the most important and daring steps in my musical life so far. A quantum leap. Embracing Colours is a new jazzier ground for my - mostly modal - jazz compositions. After years of international touring and inspired by the rich musical traditions of the Middle East, Africa, India, Europe and the Balkans, I decided to explore my music within this new jazz band. I’ve often felt jazz to be present when improvising, composing, playing a groove. Bringing the musicians of Embracing Colours together has brought these jazz-inspired compositions to life. Joan Terol Amigo is a genius on drums, Hendrik Müller is a master of grooves on bass and Bart Lelivelt is a brilliant accordion player. The ud is a traditional instrument played in all Arabic countries, West Asia and Eastern Europe, and can be a great connector of cultures. Making the album together has enriched my compositions, pulling me out of my harmonic comfort zone and into new chord progressions. It’s been a pleasure and thoroughly rewarding experience. The compositions on this Quantum Leap album come from the heart and tell a musical story of discovery, growth and progress in a world of learning. The first melodies of Expanded lives reveal the way the legendary Turkish poet, Ahmed Arif wrote his poems. In his lyrical style we can experience a sincere touch of Anatolia, which has been coloured by a touch of jazz too. Dancing statues evokes Balkan/Anatolian Jazz with its subdivisions, shifted beats and syncopations from Latin music, an accordion solo reminiscent of a Bulgarian wedding song, and an ud bridging the spaces in between. Playing the time away starts in a meditational Indian music-like atmosphere, with the ud and accordion in quiet conversation before gently crossing over into a jazzy lyrical contrabass solo and adventurous drumming on a subdivided melody in double tempo. Falseta Mesopotámica is combines the idea of a ‘short Flamenco melody’ with a Bulerias rhythm and the vocal improvisation tradition ‘hoyrat’ of Urfa, Turkey. Instead of a traditional tenor voice, we hear the brilliant soprano voice of Çiğdem Okuyucu singing: Keman ağlar Yay tutar elim, keman ağlar Sevip te ayrılanın Her günü yaman ağlar Esmer eli(n)den Garip eli(n)den Yaralıyam, nasıl edem.. : The violin cries My hand holds the bow, the violin cries The one who loves and stays away All his/her days are full of tears My heart is wounded by your love, your beauty. Segue is a romantic waltz piece with melodic and rhythmical variations, enriched by an adventurous bowed contrabass solo. Playing the time away, Falseta Mesopotámica and Segue were composed as a suite to be played consecutively. All connected creates a peaceful space for listening, and features the delicate soothing tone of master trumpet player Eric Vloeimans playing melodies and improvisations. Breathing again is a melodic mantra that lets one sync to one’s most true self. This composition is imbued with Azerbaijani music elements from young kamancha master Imamyar Hasanov. Conveyed emotions is a solo ud composition. I embrace my solitude, sadness, even anger and vulnerability here. The melodies of Contemplation are reminiscent of Sur, the old city center of Diyarbakır, Turkey, particularly it’s strength, vulnerability and complexities. Agelessness is expressed in the ud solo that plays with timing on the solid base of the band’s grooves. Entropy stands out with its microtones from the Turkish 'saba makamı' scale used. The piece includes a 'gazel', a vocal tradition from the East and inspired by the recordings of Urfa legend Kazancı Bedih. Guest musician Michalis Kouloumis adds a beautiful violin colour to this track, which concludes in the beautiful Persian makam 'chahargah'. The lyrics are from a poem by Şâir Eşref: Bir günüm asude geçmez âh-ü efgan etmeden, Bir gecem bulmaz sabahı gamla itmam etmeden, Her felaket başvurur bir kerre bab-ı lûtfuma, Kudretimce boş çevirmem ben de ihsan etmeden. : None of my days end without grieving None of my nights end without sorrow Every trouble calls to me for help at least once I don't refuse them any help, as far as I can A deserved distraction is a cheering up moment, with its high energy, super syncopated melodies and drum solo. Aftermath takes us from tradition to the future, from a makam improvisation to a jazzier chord progression that is at the core of the Quantum Leap album.  Available in all digital platforms! Available at music stores in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg from March 15th on (distributed via Xango Music). Buy via Bandcamp Buy directly

Ageless garden in DOUBLE VINYL

My previous ud album Ageless garden is now available also in double vinyl. Haunting, relevant, gorgeous blend - New York Music Daily Expresses the feelings and thoughts of a wandering world citizen - New Folk Sounds Musical eruptions emerge from virtuosic passages, building up and up, like an agitated, rumbling volcano that subsequently spouts its lava into the air - Mixed World Music * On the top 10 list 'Best of 2018 World Music Charts' - Global Music Network Buy the double VINYL Buy CD Ageless garden

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VIDEO: StarkLinnemann Quartet - Pictures at an Exhibition live @ Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Stark Linnemann Quartet Paul Stark - piano / recomposition Jonas Linnemann - drums / percussion Iman Spaargaren - tenor saxophone / clarinet / bass clarinet Maciej Domaradzki - double bass

 On November 17th the Stark Linnemann Quartet (NL) performed a special concert at the world famous Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The concert video features an adaptation of Pictures at an Exhibition by the Russian 19th-century composer Modest Mussorgsky.

 The piece is arranged for a quartet setting in a Universal Crossover Music style, the audience/viewer will be amazed how many styles of music can blend into one coherent piece of music. Special timbres The StarkLinnemann Quartet is always looking for unusual combinations of musical styles, away from the obvious.

 For Pictures at an Exhibition, this principle has been implemented very deeply. Extreme contrasts between classical, jazz, world and rock music create a special musical experience. But also in terms of timbre, the band digs deeper than ever before. Saxophonist Iman Spaargaren plays clarinet and bass clarinet in addition to tenor saxophone. Maciej Domaradzki contributes greatly by adding classical bowing techniques to his jazz double bass playing.

Moreover, drummer and co-leader Jonas Linnemann adds congas to his regular drum set. Pianist and composer Paul Stark has adapted Pictures at an Exhibition in such a way that wonderful combinations of sounds can be heard.

http://starklinnemann.com/en/

Romania/Turkey/Netherlands/Germany:ARIFA "SECRET POETRY" *** NEW ALBUM RELEASE ***

ARIFA "SECRET POETRY" *** NEW ALBUM RELEASE *** We are happy to announce that Arifa is recording it's 4th album, to be released in April 2019 The cd release tour will be from April - December 2019

LINE UP Alex Simu (Ro) clarinets  Franz von Chossy (DE) piano   Sjahin During (TR/NL) percussion set UPCOMING CONCERTS  19 jan Mezrab, Amsterdam NL 16 june Bimhuis,  Amsterdam NL 16 aug Ulsan Jazz Festival, South Korea  17 aug Jazz In Daegu Festival, South Korea   18 aug Suseong World Music Festival, South Korea  22 sep Helende Geluiden, Haarlem NL 18 oct Toonzaal, Den Bosch NL    1 dec Jazz Inverdan, Zaandam NL   ARIFA  “A bridge of sounds between the Orient and Occident” Ancient musical traditions from the Middle East and Balkans are blended with jazz and contemporary improvised music through a Western frame of mind. Arifa’s secret lies in the creative chemistry between its three members. Coming from Romania, Turkey, the Netherlands and Germany their music is just as diverse as their origins, moving from traditional Turkish and Balkan sounds to jazz and contemporary music. Their CD ’Beyond Babylon' was released in 2010, ’Anatolian Alchemy' in 2012 and their third album “Voices from the East” in 2014. They were consecutively awarded the title "best world music release" in the Netherlands to five star reviews as well as receiving international acclaim.    Arifa was founded in 2010. Since then they have performed in 24 countries worldwide at international festivals and venues such as the Concertgebouw, London Jazz Festival Southbank Centre, Kennedy Art Centre USA, Ethnoport Festival, Jarasum International Jazz Festival, , Jazzahead, Chicago World Music Festival, Amsterdam Roots, Bimhuis, Garana Jazz, Havana Jazz, Istanbul Akbank Festival, Shanghai World Music Festival, de Roma, Barbican’s Transcender Festival, Glatt & Verkehrt Festival, BBC Broadcasting House London.     They have collaborated in the past with such amazing artists as Aynur Doğan, Arto Tunçboyacıyan, Theodosii Spassov, the Gypsies of Rajasthan featuring Laka Khan and the Voices from the East featuring musicians from China, Korea, Iran & Bulgaria, that resulted in concerts, recordings and tours. Although Arifa is based in the Netherlands, this quartet truly matches the spirit of the European Jazz Meeting with its members originally hailing from Romania, Turkey, the Netherlands and Germany. Their music is just as diverse as their origins, moving from traditional Turkish and Arabic orient sounds to jazz and classical music. Arifa’s inspired arrangements and inventive compositions create an intense, radiant atmosphere. Jazzahead 2013 For info & concert bookings contact Mundus Productions  info@sjahinduring.com  www.arifamusic.com Share Tweet +1

Netherlands: The Spinshots-Never so Right: East Side (2018)

Never so Right: East Side by The Spinshots © Copyright - The Spinshots / Exotica (193428186293) Never So Right east side is a wild and exciting rhythm&tunes package that reflects the Golden Era but takes the listener to a contemporary Exotica trip - Having a Love Hangover after losing your Superlaska? Always Second Best? Cheer up with the Spinhots! The Spinshots - their wild, sulphurous mix of styles never seizes to amaze the audience. The band takes their listeners on a rollercoaster ride through time and space: the music resembles 50s tv tunes, 60s beat, strutting soul, 70s Bollywood, Klezmer, 30’s Big Band, Yé Yé, Spyfi, Space Age... It resembles the soundtrack of that golden era of your life you seemed to have missed. On stage the Spinshots unpack as a musical desert storm, their rhythm, melodies and stage performance provoke a heatwave that can only be answered to by dancing your butt off. They seem to have a direct link with a parallel universe, where naivité actually can be linked to skillfully smithering pretty tunes. They seem to have come through a crack in reality, bringing from an obscure world the rhythm you always failed to catch, the tunes you have been craving, and a backbeat you could neer imagine to be that back. The Spinshots understand people listen largely with their eyes. Having two reknown graphic artists in their midst, the band also emerges to be a verhicle for the art of Emanuel Wiemans and Martin Draax. Feast your eye on Record sleeves, silkprinted posters, special editions. Have some of that suave merchandise items and watch their videoclips - this is not your average band. Like their sound - it resembles the swinging 60s - yet it isn’t ‘retro’. It’s just that the rest of popmusic took the wrong exit, at some point. Oh, and they look sharp, you do want them to take you to their planet.

JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2018 Update: Sven Erik Golden(Netherlands) / LeeMann Bassey(USA)

Sven Erik Golden(Netherlands)-Georgia On My Mind
Album: Golden Evergreens

LeeMann Bassey(USA)-Summertime
LeeMann Bassey(USA)-Lovin YouAlbum: Lee & Free
WebsiteLee & Free is a 2 track single by smooth Jazz singer LeeMann Bassey. Both tracks on the single touch on love & nature, which are LeeMann’s biggest passion. The 2 track single title refers to the freedom LeeMann feels when he is in and around nature.