Saturday 26 February 2005
RONALD SNIJDERS EXTENDED BAND
Ronald Snijders-flute, Franklin Caesar-tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, Joe Rivera-trumpet, May Peters-trombone, Robin van Geerke-piano, Randy Winterdal-bass, Robby Alberga-guitar, Robby Faverey-mandoline, berimbao, gumbri, Walther Muringen-drums, Giovanni Essed-percussion, Jogi Gillis-percussion
It is not just about Paramaribop anymore, Surinam flute player, composer Ronald Snijders throws out his nets beyond territorial waters. Next to kaseko and kawina he made room for the abundant Brazilian tradition, Cuban son and Venezuelan joropa in his Pan-Americana Suite. You can also catch a glimpse of his next project West By West, an encounter between West-African and Caribbean styles.