dOeK FESTIVAL #11
Afterwards: DJ Andy Moor
Amsterdam is a magnet for improvising musicians from all over the world, partly thanks to the eight musicians united in dOeK. Throughout the year they organize performances with talented and internationally leading musicians. The highlight is the dOeK Festival, from May 1-5 on various locations in Amsterdam. The Bimhuis will host two festival nights with high-end international improvised music. The ensembles are a mix of existing groups (with or without guests) and temporary formations made up of the cream of the Dutch and international improv scenes. More information: www.doekfestival.org
Second night of the dOeK Festival at the Bimhuis. For 11 years double bassist Wilbert de Joode has been part of a trinity with pianist Achim Kaufmann and reedist Frank Gratkowski. Their equally broadminded guests are cellist Okkyung Lee, drummer Tony Buck and electronics specialist Richard Barrett. ‘A study in sound-sculpting design awash with expansive and minimalist-type musical vistas’ (Jazz Review).
Pianist Oscar Jan Hoogland will confront drummer Han Bennink, pioneer of Dutch improvisational music and notorious for his dadaist view on jazz.
Expanded to a veritable big band, Available Jelly will give a new twist to the concise, imaginative songs of its band members. ‘Available Jelly plays catchy compositions and has a heart-warming, humane style of improvisation’ (de Volkskrant). Featuring five members of dOeK, including trumpet player Eric Boeren, trombone player Wolter Wierbos and saxophonist Tobias Delius, Available Jelly could be dubbed the festival’s house band.
DJ Andy Moor