AB BAARS TRIO
AFTERWARDS AT THE CAFÉ: DJ MICHAEL MOORE
Ab Baars tenorsax/klarinet/shakuhachi, Wilbert de Joode bas, Martin van Duynhoven drums
The Ab Baars Trio creates music that is not exactly hummable, but which nevertheless stays attractive because of its clear and concise structure. ‘The best that specifically Dutch improvised music has to offer’ (de Volkskrant), always masterly performed.
Baars’ compositions, which have been characterized as joyfully obstinate, remain astonishingly accessible even though they rarely rely on recognizable song forms. The band leader himself improvises on tenor sax, clarinet and shakuhachi. His trio with double bassist Wilbert de Joode and drummer Martin van Duynhoven has been together for 22 years now.
‘The trio has evolved from good to better to best’, ‘Baars blows harder than most tenor players, but on clarinet and in the Japanese pieces he proves himself to be a master of reaching the inner consciousness. Drummer Martin van Duynhoven has a sense of tonality comparable to a bass player. Wilbert de Joode plucks the strings as if he’s behind a drum kit’ (Vrij Nederland).
The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 til 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).