Dream away with the lyrical, cinematic playing of two young promising Dutch bands in this double concert: Sjoerd van Eijck’s OAK and Willem Abelen’s FLUX.

Eight is the second album by pianist and composer Sjoerd van Eijck’s band. The album is the result of a search for a new sound, inspired by Ennio Morricone’s music from the film The Hateful Eight and French composer Olivier Messiaen. With Eight, the pianist demonstrates the ability to create soundscapes that evoke emotions and tell stories.

“Sophisticated compositions are performed in breathtakingly intimate ways by OAK. Intense depth, simplicity, honesty”.  (Storm Bakker, Jazzism)

FLUX is the debut album of saxophonist and composer Willem Abelen. He sees the record as a reflection on current events, the chaotic times we live in today. Cinematic jazz, where each song tells a story while simultaneously giving the musicians the freedom to add their own chapter. The subtle addition of effect pedals to saxophone, guitar and drums add a new richness to the band sound, which can vary from intimate to total chaos at any second.

“Superb, soulful jazz with a good sense of both detail and adventure.” (Haarlems Dagblad)

Sjoerd van Eijck’s OAK
Koen Smits trumpet, Sjoerd van Eijck piano, Nathan Wouters double bass, Willem Romers drums

Willem Abelen’s FLUX
Willem Abelen tenor sax/soprano saxophone/effects, Michal Niedbala piano, Tom Veltien guitar/effects, Freek Mulder double bass, Yordi Petit drums/effects