Prinses Christina Jazz Concours: Selections
Young jazz musicians, aged 12 to 22, show of their talent in the big band selections of the Prinses Christina Jazz Concours.
Young jazz musicians, aged 12 to 22, show of their talent in the big band selections of the Prinses Christina Jazz Concours.
The Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of spirited young musicians, as the concert series Rough Diamonds Round Midnight proves. This edition: the quartet of pianist Youngwoo Lee.
The very first BIMHUIS composition assignment has been awarded to alto saxophonist Ben van Gelder. His new piece Paradís is inspired by the work of Marc Chagall and Messiaen.
American saxophone giant Chris Potter lets the groove reign supreme in his Circuits Trio. ‘Swirling jazz, executed with mathematical precision’ (de Volkskrant).
Attend the TV recordings for a new episode of New Generation (NTR) for free, with Tijn Wybenga & AM.OK in the lead!
A workshop on the BIMHUIS stage at 8 PM (all instruments welcome), and at 10 PM a session with international, young and acclaimed talent at the cafe.
Surprising ‘first date’ between two musicians, who put together a group for an evening full of improvisation. This edition: Eva Hoogland (vocals/Turkish instruments), Wim Janssen (drums).
The triangle, underdog of the orchestra, shines in this spectacular concert. With brand new compositions inspired by West Side Story.
Atomic, still at the forefront of Scandinavian jazz after 20 years, blend original compositions with surprising ‘covers’. ‘One of the world’s greatest jazz outfits’ (Downbeat).
Re-imagination of Enescu’s opera Oedipe, featuring bass clarinet hero Louis Sclavis and jazz vocalists and musicians from New York. Preceded by DUMItRIO's unique perspective on Romanian folk.
Colorful mix of music by star bassist, known from, among others, Pat Metheny and Roy Hargrove. ‘An extremely capable player with a big, warm sound’ (Bass Player Magazine).
After 100 years the music of George Gershwin is revamped. Fay Claassen sings contemporary versions arranged for string quartet and jazz orchestra.
A workshop on the BIMHUIS stage at 8 PM (all instruments welcome), and at 10 PM a session with international, young and acclaimed talent at the cafe.
Dutch saxophone-icon Benjamin Herman stirs things up with the big band of the Conservatory of Music in Utrecht, led by saxophone player Nils van Haften.
This sextet features key figures from Finnish jazz and is aptly described as an ‘intoxicating brew of jazz, tango, surf and noise’ (All About Jazz).
Lyrical duets by famous bass guitarist Steve Swallow and trombonist Christian Muthspiel. Preceded by a solo set with Thelonious Monk compositions by guitarist Miles Okazaki.
Razor sharp and touching music theatre by author/musician Auke Hulst and guitarist/band leader Corrie van Binsbergen, based on the eponymous, apocalyptic story by Belcampo.
Hailed for her unique voice and her mix of pop, folk and jazz, Becca Stevens presents new music, following the avant-garde pop of Talking Heads and Feist. 'New York's best kept secret' (NY Times)
A workshop on the BIMHUIS stage at 8 PM (all instruments welcome), and at 10 PM a session with international, young and acclaimed talent at the cafe.
Solo concert by hyperenergetic Japanese pianist with a unique personal style, bringing together her classical background with blazing jazz improvisations and captivating melodies.
With Groove Beest Bimhuis presents interactive concerts of the latest exciting bands, specially for young and old listeners. Today with 9-piece Son Swagga, featuring fat horns and grooving percussion.
Psychedelic tropical madness by Los Pirañas, cumbia punk rock by Superinca & The Galactic Green and more on this mind-expanding edition of the concert series An Interplanetary Night.
Festival favourite and ‘the fiercest jazz trumpeter of today’ (NRC) lets new beats flow together with all kinds of traditional rhythms, in the spirit of his hometown New Orleans.
Double concert with extraordinary duos of exceptional Dutch musicians, with vulnerable beauty by Erker/Van Vliet and challenging curiosity by Rüttgers/Van Geel.
A workshop on the BIMHUIS stage at 8 PM (all instruments welcome), and at 10 PM a session with international, young and acclaimed talent at the cafe.
The biannual Willem Breuker Prijs is awarded to Nora Mulder.
This sensational band conquers international festivals with a width of (North) African beats and jazz grooves. ‘A surprising degree of variety and intelligence’ (The Jazzmann).
Dazzling sonic architecture by one man and his saxophone, Colin Stetson, who previously collaborated with, among others, Arcade Fire, Tom Waits and David Byrne.
A musical spectacle and a fusion of traditions by the Amsterdam Klezmer Band and the Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest.