ICP ORCHESTRA
Aterwards at the café: DJ Oscar Jan Hoogland a.k.a. De Platenbakker
Thomas Heberer trompet, Wolter Wierbos trombone, Michael Moore altsax/klarinet, Ab Baars clarinet/tenorsax, Tobias Delius tenorsax/klarinet, Misha Mengelberg piano, Mary Oliver altviool, Tristan Honsinger cello, Ernst Glerum bas, Han Bennink drums
The ICP Orchestra is a unique phenomenon in the world, a cross between a big band and a chamber orchestra in which brass and string players improvise on the cutting edge. Instant Composers Pool was founded in 1967 by Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg and has developed into a versatile orchestra, connecting American swing to European classical music, avant-garde and a healthy dose of absurdism.
The ICP Orchestra is not only legendary in the Netherlands, as was confirmed by reviews during the most recent international tour. ‘This is fabulous music’, cheered London jazz news, and The Guardian spoke of ‘a miniature lesson on the evolution of European jazz-influenced improvisation.’
The ICP repertory largely consists of compositions by pianist Misha Mengelberg. Inspired by Duke Ellington he has selected musicians with very different backgrounds and styles. They are spurred on by drummer Han Bennink, known for his extravert way of playing.
‘Dada humour everywhere threatens to infiltrate the sawing strings, riffing horns and leapfrog rhythms; the group’s stock-in-trade is to confound expectations by distorting the familiar and carousing with the irrational. Wear a safety helmet while listening’ (The Wire).
Aterwards at the café: DJ Oscar Jan Hoogland a.k.a. De Platenbakker
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).