Hispano-Dutch saxophonist Bernard van Rossum has been leading his BvR Flamenco Big Band for over ten years. Conceived around a core of Flamenco protagonists, this extra large big band is a unique phenomenon. Tonight the band will launch its third album Del río a la mar. Special guest is flamenco dancer Conchita Boon.
The BvR Flamenco big band brings together top talents from flamenco and jazz. The critically acclaimed debut album Jaleo Holandés was released at the Flamenco Biennale and closely followed by Luz de Luna, featuring Paco de Lucía band members Antonio Serrano and David de Jacoba, as well as Dutch saxophone prodigy Ben van Gelder.
Bernard van Rossum compositions/arrangments/saxophone/direction, María Marín vocals/palmas, Arturo Ramón flamenco guitar, Ruven Rupic cajon/percussion, Conchita Boon dance, Jasper van Damme alto sax/flute, Sam Newbould alto sax/flute, Joao Driessen tenor sax/clarinet, Hristo Goleminov tenor sax/clarinet, Jessie Breve baritone sax/bass clarinet. Alvaro Artime trumpet, Florian Sperzel trumpet, Gidon Nunez Vas trumpet, Suzan Veneman trumpet, Jos van den Heuvel trombone, Gregor Sperzel trombone, Maarten Combrink trombone, Jeroen Vermazeren bass trombone, Xavi Torres piano, Jort Terwijn double bass, Joan Terol drums