REEDS & DEEDS
THE MUSIC OF RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK
Alex Coke tenorsax/fluit, Bo van de Graaf sopraan-/alt-/tenorsax, Frans Vermeerssen sopraan-/tenorsax, Michiel Braam piano, Arjen Gorter bas, Makki van Engelen drums
New band dedicated to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, sax player and jazz hero from the 1960s and 70s. Featuring musicians from Willem Breuker Kollektief and I Compani.
Reeds & Deeds originated as a one-off happening dedicated to the music of Rahsaan Roland Kirk. A passionate and inventive improviser, who played multiple saxophones at the same time, Kirk was a gifted composer as well, who wrote catchy themes. According to Rahsaan’s own proverb: Bright Moments!
Both Alex Coke and Frans Vermeerssen (who played together in Willem Breuker Kollektief) had previously released albums with Kirk’s music. Saxophonist Bo van de Graaff is a great admirer as well. Reeds & Deeds features the eccentric rhythm section with Michiel Braam, Arjen Gorter and Makki van Engelen. The band name was taken from Kirk’s eponymous album from 1963.
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).