CRAIG TABORN TRIO, DAVE BURRELL

Exciting, innovative piano playing by Craig Taborn, ‘one of the visionaries of the current wave’ (Downbeat). His trio has gained great acclaim with the album Chants (ECM).

Those who like exciting, innovative piano playing simply can’t ignore Craig Taborn. Since the release of his solo album Avenging Angel he is counted among the ‘absolute elite of jazz pianists’ (de Volkskrant) and devotees of contemporary classical can also appreciate the way he explores the tones and overtones of the piano in their smallest details. For eight years now he forms a close-knit piano trio with double bassist Scott Morgan and drummer Gerald Cleaver. A highlight in their collaboration is their album Chants (ECM, 2013), which appeared in the 2013 end-of-year-lists of New York Times and L.A. Times. ‘Deep, seductive intelligence at work.’, ‘He’s delivering strong melody and rhythm without giving up any of his mystery’ (New York Times).

Craig Taborn topped several Downbeat Critics Polls in the categories Rising Star Piano and Electronic Keyboard. He made name as a sideman with Dave Douglas, James Carter and Roscoe Mitchell, and attracted attention with his electronic experiments. Influences of electronica can be traced in his purely acoustic piano playing.

‘One of the visionaries of the current wave’ (Downbeat).

After the concert pianist Dave Burrell will perform. The solo series by Dave Burrell are becoming a tradition at the Bimhuis. This year he will return for a new series of solo concerts in which he will present his unique take on jazz history. Burrell, a pioneer of the 1960s New York avant-garde, was the musical partner of groundbreaking artists such as Archie Shepp and Pharoah Sanders.

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).