Due to illness Han Bennink cannot perform. He will be replaced by drummer Michael Vatcher.

When it comes to klezmer and Balkan music, the Amsterdam Klezmer Bad (AKB) is considered a gamechanger all over the world, known for its original approach. In the series AKB-LAB, the band looks for inspiration in unexpected corners. This edition features drummer Han Bennink and reeds player Joris Roelofs. They will subject the AKB to a thorough musical rearrangement.

The Amsterdam Klezmer Band has been around for over 25 years. It was founded in Café De Nieuwe Lelie by front man Job Chajes and bassist Jasper de Beer, and grew into a formation with a marvellous live reputation, from Paradiso to The Concertgebouw, and from Sziget to Lowlands. For over 60 years, Han Bennink has been praised for his pioneering spirit and his extraverted drumming style. Joris Roelofs excels on various saxophones, clarinets and flutes. For example, he was the lead alto saxophonist with the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw for 15 years.

Read more about AKB LAB here.

Jasper de Beer double bass/banjo/backing vocals, Job Chajes alto sax/vocals, Alec Kopyt vocals/percussion, Gijs Levelt trumpet, Joop van der Linden trombone/percussion, Janfie van Strien clarinet/backing vocals, Ellen van Vliet accordeon. Special guests: Han Bennink drums, Joris Roelofs clarinet/bass clarinet