VOGEL VRIJ: JOHN ENGELS 80 YEARS
Met speciale gasten: Fay Claassen, Liz Horvath, Masha Bijlsma zang
Jazz legend John Engels will turn 80! The drummer will perform with new and well-known groups, including the Louis van Dijk Trio. Special guests are three renowned Dutch female vocalists.
Legendary Dutch jazz drummer John Engels celebrates his 80th birthday with a series of concerts. At the Bimhuis he will perform with three bands: the successful Louis van Dijk Trio, the completely new John Engels Kwintet and Barnicle Bill XL.
For the first time in 30 years the original line-up of the Louis van Dijk Trio will reform, especially for this opportunity. Pianist Louis van Dijk founded the trio in 1964, in the early years of his glorious career. The trio has collaborated with many celebrated international musicians including Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones and Slide Hampton.
John Engels has founded a quintet under his own name for the very first time in his career, which spans over 60 years. This new dream band pays tribute to the famous Diamond Five, the group featuring John that celebrated success at the Amsterdam jazz club Sheherazade from 1957 to 1961. Singer Fay Claassen is the special guest.
Celebrating its 5th anniversary is the Barnicle Bill Trio, the group that made its debut before a sold-out Bimhuis at John’s 75th birthday concert. The band will perform in its extended version, Barnicle Bill XL. The program includes music by renowned saxophonist/composer Theo Loevendie, a friend of John since the 1950s. Originally he was meant to play with the band, but had to cancel because of health reasons. He will be replaced by Jan Menu. Especially for this tour Loevendie arranged pieces he has performed and recorded with John in the past. This music has played an important role in the development of Dutch jazz.
Click here for a background article about John Engels by jazz journalist Vera Vingerhoeds.
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).
For this concert you can purchase your ticket online or if still
available, at the box office of the Bimhuis. You can select your seat of
choice when buying the tickets. Click here for more information about seating and standing places.
Discount prices are available for students, CJP and Stadspas holders. Click on the tickets button below to see the discount.