The Konrad Koselleck Big Band battles against the most depressing of the year. Featuring a guest appearance by writer/cabaret performer Vincent Bijlo and singer Paul van Kessel.

The Konrad Koselleck Big Band explores Blue Monday, the third Monday in January and the most depressing day of the year according to this slightly controversial theory:

[W + (D-d)] x Tq
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       M x Na

W=weather, D=debt, d=monthly salary, T=time since Christmas, Q=time since failing our new year’s resolutions, M=low motivational levels, and Na=the feeling of a need to take action (Source: Wikipedia).

The Konrad Koselleck is something else, continuously searching for challenging combinations of jazz, cabaret and many other areas. Special guest for this Blue Monday edition is writer/cabaret performer Vincent Bijlo.

‘Sure, it’s as loud and impressive as a big band is supposed to be, but beyond that it’s a revelation to hear how serene this bunch of metal can become, how Koselleck makes use of all the dynamic possibilities of his ensemble’ (de Volkskrant).

The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 till 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARENCE OF VINCENT BIJLO & PAUL VAN KESSEL
AFTERWARDS: DJ PHILIPPONA
Konrad Koselleck arranger/director, Paul van Kessel zang, Coen Kaldeway, Jasper van Damme, Joao Driessen, Kees van Lier, Kees van Dooremalen rieten, Charlie Biggs, Florian Sperzel, Coos Zwagerman, Gerard Kleijn trompet, Bastiaan Woltjer, Matthias Konrad, Jos van den Heuvel, Axel Schappert trombone, Jens Larsen gitaar, Charly Zastrau piano, Reyer Zwart bas, Haye Jellema drums