BIMHUIS 40 JAAR KICK-OFF WEEKEND DAY 1

The Bimhuis anniversary season opens with a long weekend full of performances. On Wednesday among others the new duo Benjamin Herman/Anton Goudsmit and breathtaking music by the Turkish Taksim Trio.

The Bimhuis, ‘the best and most beautiful jazz club in the whole world’ (Han Bennink), celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. One event not to miss is the kick-off weekend, a long weekend full of performances by rising stars, familiar names and many surprises.

The young Amsterdam pianist Kaja Draksler follows up on her impressive solo debut at the Bimhuis least year. Jazz, avant-garde and Eastern music come together on her internationally renowned solo album The Lives of Many Others (2013), released on the quality label Clean Feed.

After 5 years the celebrated Taksim Trio finally returns to the Bimhuis. These three famous virtuosos of Turkish music join forces in breathtaking ‘taksims’, improvisations containing aspects folk, blues, raga and classical music.

After the concerts DJ Blue Flamingo will spin a curious mix of old 78 rpm vinyl records. DJ Blue Flamingo released several albums on the label Excelsior Recordings, including the compilations Congo Jazz and A Search for CMS African Records.

The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.00 til 8.00PM (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.