Friday 20 July 2012
HAN BENNINK & CATS ON KEYS
IN DUO WITH SIX PIANISTS
After the concert: DJ PLUTONES
Han Bennink (drums) in duo with pianists: Uri Caine, Oscar Jan Hoogland, Gerard Bouwhuis, Ernst Glerum, Veryan Weston and Chino Shuichi
Throughout his career Han Bennink has regularly performed duos with pianists. The most adventurous drummer in The Netherlands turned 70 this spring and celebrated this with a five day festival in the United States. The festive atmosphere will be continued at the Bimhuis with a unique night on which Bennink will perform with six pianists: Uri Caine, Oscar Jan Hoogland, Ernst Glerum (piano!), Gerard Bouwhuis, Veryan Weston and Chino Shuichi. ‘Few drummers can swing as hard as Bennink (Parool).