Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw ft. Nabou Claerhout & Ruben Drenth

No new jazz without a new generation. That is why the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw gives space to young ‘Jazz Influencers’, with this edition the innovative trombonist Nabou Claerhout and a trumpet player with a great love for the sixties: Ruben Drenth.

Belgian trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout is ‘definitely one to watch out for’ (London Jazz News). With her Trombone Ensemble she has already put the instrument in the spotlight five times, exploring its many possibilities: warm, soft and playful, but also spirited and always inviting. In addition, the orchestra also invites the surprising trumpeter and composer Ruben Drenth to share the stage with them. His album How To Gather Moss is inspired by the Rolling Stones with catchy melodies and rhythmic, brutal solos in his playing.

The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw is at the absolute top of the big bands in Europe. The orchestra won several Edison Awards and has performed with world class soloists such as Chick Corea, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Joshua Redman. In 2020, nine young jazz artists were commissioned to write compositions for the big band. This resulted in the album The Jazz Influencers, and the eponymous concert series.

Peter Beets piano, Marco Kegel alto sax, Jasper van Damme alto sax, Simon Rigter tenor sax, Sjoerd Dijkhuizen tenor sax, Juan Martinez bariton sax, Suzan Veneman trumpet, Ellister van der Molen trumpet, Wim Both trumpet, Erik Veldkamp trumpet, Jan van Duikeren trumpet, Ruud Breuls trumpet, Jan Oosting trombone, Ilja Reijngoud trombone, Bert Boeren trombone, Martin van den Berg bass trombone, Martijn van Iterson guitar, Frans van Geest bass, Martijn Vink drums

Ruben Drenth trumpet, Nabou Claerhout trombone