AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUINTET

With his glorious, emotional style the American trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire is counted among the most important jazz artists of his generation. For fans of contemporary jazz and pop.

The American trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire is one of the most important jazz artists of his generation, thanks to the emotional impact of his playing. He is inspired by timeless like-minded artists,from Chopin to Björk. Ambrose dares to put his glorious technique at the service of his songs, revealing himself as a kindred spirit to Miles Davis. This spring saw the release of the Blue Note album ‘The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier to Paint’, which can be considered both jazz and contemporary pop music.

Ambrose Akinmusire grew up in California, where he was discovered by saxophonist Steve Coleman. He took lessons from Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Terence Blanchard, and he won the Thelonious Monk Competition in 2007. His debut album on Blue Note was selected as the best jazz CD by Nate Chinen of New York Times.

‘He’s the best new trumpeter to emerge since Dave Douglas’ (The Independent).

‘He submerges his technique in a greater goal: creating powerful moods, then shattering them and then replacing them with different colors until an emotional narrative emerges’ (Jazz Times).

Photography Policy
No photos, recording, taping, videotaping
or any other broadcast of the artist’s performance during the soundcheck
or the concert will be allowed.

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).

For this concert you can purchase your ticket online or if still
available, at the box office of the Bimhuis. You can select your seat of
choice when buying the tickets. Click here for more information about seating and standing places.
Discount prices are available for students, CJP and Stadspas holders. Click on the tickets button below to see the discount.