Luc Ex’ interpretation of a jazz quartet: dynamic ensemble playing with the energy of alternative rock and noise, featuring among others drummer Hamid Drake (Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders).

Luc Ex, originally the bass player for The Ex, has been bringing together forward-thinking musicians from all over the world for years, in various bands. Luc Ex’ Assemblée features an absolute all-star cast. Luc’s own version of a jazz quartet which underlines his background in alternative rock and noise.

Luc has composed music for a masterfully improvising band. Brooklyn-based saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock currently makes name in the band of Tom Rainey (19 March at the Bimhuis). After 30 years reeds player Ab Baars still is a pillar for the Dutch improvised music scene. Chicago-based Hamid Drake is seen as one of the most important innovative drummers of our time. He has previously collaborated with among others Don Cherry, David Murray and Pharoah Sanders.

‘A typical Luc Ex-bassline can be concise and condensed like a haiku poem, and at the same time full of character and melancholy. Through repetition this bassline can become an announcement for impending doom, emphasized by Luc Ex’s treatment of his instrument, bashing the wood in a compelling, physical way almost like good modern dance’ (de Volkskrant).

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).

WITH INGRID LAUBROCK, AB BAARS, HAMID DRAKE
AFTERWARDS DJ DJAZZLEXX! AT THE CAFE
Ingrid Laubrock, Ab Baars tenor saxophone,Luc Ex bass, Hamid Drake drums