SONS OF KEMET
AFTERWARDS DJ-set by de Platenfabriek
Shabaka Hutchings sax/klarinet, Theon Cross tuba, Tom Skinner drums, Maxwell Hallett replaces Seb Rochford on drums
Irresistible, danceable music by the frontrunners of new British
jazz, the four-piece formation Sons of Kemet. ‘A wall of head-spinning
sounds’ (JazzWise).
Everything that makes contemporary UK jazz so exciting is summed up in
the irresistible, danceable music of Sons Of Kemet. Band leader,
saxophonist and clarinet player Shabaka Hutchings, known as a member of
The Heliocentrics, employs a wealth of styles for his colorful
compositions. Aside from tuba player Theon Cross the group contains no
less than two drummers.
This band has a unique line-up, as well
as a unique style based on three important fundaments: jazz, parade
music from New Orleans, Arabian scales and Albert Ayler-like passionate
solos, brought together in one overwhelming, danceable mix. Sons of
Kemet has previously received a MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act.
Click here for the blog of Vera Vingerhoeds about Sons of Kemet,.
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).