BOBBY AVEY FEAT. MIGUEL ZENÓN & BEN MONDER

American pianist and Thelonious Monk Competition-winner and his all star band play a suite based on Haitian percussion music. Featuring sax player Miguel Zenón.

American piano talent and composer Bobby Avey, ‘a young pianist of invention and refinement’ (The New Yorker), is hailed for his album Authority Melts From Me, which appeared earlier this year. Exciting rhythms, inspired by voodoo rituals, are gracefully employed by a true all star band with renowned musicians from contemporary jazz. Authority Melts From Me is a highlight for star saxophonist Miguel Zenón according to authoritative jazz magazine Downbeat, which gave the album four-and-a-half stars, making it one of their albums of the year.

‘Although Avey based his composition on these spirit-raising rhythms, there isn’t the faintest hint of “voodoo” pastiche in Authority Melts From Me. He has created a cliché-free work of progressive jazz that’s virtually cinematic in its intensity’ (Downbeat).

Bobby Avey, who’s making name in Dave Liebman’s band, won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition in 2011. In his compositions he emphasizes the cultural diversity of jazz and the coming together of different traditions in American music.

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).

It is not possible for We Are Public members to make reservations for the concert.