JASPER VAN ‘T HOF 1/4TET & JAZZPORTRETTEN

NEDERLANDS JAZZ ARCHIEF PRESENTS:

JAZZ PORTRAIT JASPER VAN ‘T HOF

New episode of Jazzportretten (Jazz Portraits) with pianist Jasper van ’t Hof. Directly afterwards the concert of Jasper van ’t Hof 1/4tet.

The Dutch Jazz Archive has initiated a series of video portraits of important Dutch jazz musicians. The premiere of the first episodes took place at the Bimhuis, as part of its 40th anniversary. The portraits are filmed by director Jan Kelder, known for his documentaries on Piet Noordijk, John Engels and Rita Reys.

All episodes are available through the Dutch Jazz Archive website. Follow this link for more information on the project Jazzhelden (facebook
‘wie is jouw #jazzheld?’).The series is financially backed by several sponsors including NPO and the transnational jazz research project Rhythm Changes.

In collaboration with NPO Cultura, Jazzism and Bijzondere Collecties.

JASPER VAN ‘T HOF 1/4TET – NO HARD SHOULDER

New acoustic band of pianist Jasper van ’t Hof, pioneer of innovative movements in international jazz since the late 1960s.

Dutch pianist Jasper van ’t Hof has been a pioneering musician in many ways. Relatively early, he experimented with keyboards, synthesizers and electronic effects. He gave a boost to jazz rock, fusion and groove jazz in Europe, in collaboration with Philip Catherine, Archie Shepp, Angelique Kidjo and many others. This development took place largely outisde of The Netherlands. For the first time in 20 years he released an album with Dutch musicians again. No Hard Shoulder (2016) has become an acoustic album with a personal signature. Van ’t Hof’s rich musical background is reflected in lyrical lines and exuberant piano solos.

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).