WORKSHOP
The Bimhuis workshop is freely accessible to both musicians and audience. All instruments, including vocals, are welcome. Advanced registration is not necessary. Musicians who’d like to follow the workshop are required to be present and ready to play at 8PM. It’s possible to come and listen first without taking part.

The subject is improvisation, or what happens when you perform without deciding beforehand what to play. About the level: participants will have to realize that this workshop takes place at an international venue, in the presence of an audience. To participate it helps to have a reasonable level of musicianship and the ability to not to stumble over one’s own limitations while performing in front of the audience.

Following the introduction of new participants the workshop will start with an exercise which picks up on the previous workshop. The subject of the exercise could remain a theme throughout the rest of the evening, but that’s not necessary. Everything will be played by ear and the emphasis is on ensemble playing.

The music will be created on the spot as a result of the players’ contributions. Most of the time there will be performances by small groups, with the remaining participants as listeners. Directly following a section, the workshop leader will provide criticism and suggestions, and sometimes a section will be repeated to try out the provided tips.

ROUGH DIAMONDS
(MAY 7 – JUNE 25)

Tonight: Rough Diamond Keep an Eye Summer Jazz Session
feat. John Riley, Jay Anderson, Dick Oatts, Jasper Blom and Jesse van Ruller.

ihkv Keep an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop
Conservatory of Amsterdam

The
Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of spirited young musicians
developing all kinds of initiatives. In May and June the Bimhuis gives
room to this new jazz generation on Tuesdays from 22:00. Each night
features two bands or soloists. This double bill series named Rough
Diamonds will be closed on June 25 with an exciting jam session
organized with the Conservatory of Amsterdam and its Summer Jazz
Workshop, which attracts promising young musicians from all over the
world.

The Bimhuis Café and box office open at 7PM30. The restaurant will be closed.

8PM WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd
10PM KEEP AN EYE SUMMER JAZZ SESSION
Host: Jasper Blomm