MAARTJE MEIJER
CD PRESENTATION: VIRGO
Maartje Meijer zang / piano, Tobias Nijboer bas, Pascal Vermeer drums, Joris Roelofs basklarinet,Jesse van Ruller gitaar, New Amsterdam Voices zang
Surrounded by fantastic guest musicians Maartje Meijer takes the stage with a versatile oeuvre, from contemporary fugues to melodic pop and raw jazz. The young pianist, singer and composer will perform with the eight-piece choir New Amsterdam Voices guitarist Jesse van Ruller and saxophonist Joris Roelofs. They also appear on Maartje’s debut album Virgo.
On Virgo, Maartje Meijer celebrates all her passions: composing, arranging, playing piano and singing. Her songs convey her classical background, as well as her love for eccentric pop and unpredictable improvisations, from Bach to Brad Mehldau and from Randy Newman to Sufjan Stevens.
Maartje Meijer has studied jazz vocals and piano and has written arrangements for the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw. Alongside her own band she forms a trio with Jesse van Ruller and flamenco guitarist Eric Vaarzon Morel.
‘Meijer has a powerful and clear voice. On top of that, she radiates so much spirit when playing the piano’ (Parool).
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).