„Charles McPherson Quartet“ Live at Bimhuis 08.03.2018
‘The craft and sincerity, the discipline and passion that Charles McPherson brings to the alto saxophone is a tribute to the beauty of jazz’ (Village Voice). According to authoritative jazz…
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„Fred Frith Solo“ Live at Bimhuis 25.02.2018
Fred Frith uses the guitar, in combination with objects, as a medium for groundbreaking narrative improvisations. ‘An extraordinary sound source for decades’ (The Guardian). Fred Frith’s solo improvisations are like…
Jure Pukl ‚Doubtless‘ & Guests Live at Bimhuis (23.02.2018)
‘Pukl combines the skill, soul, and appetite for adventure that has fuelled jazz evolution from the beginning, and he’s a rising star of a creative new generation‘ (The Guardian). Jure…
„Verheyen/Copland/Van der Feen/McPherson“ Live at Bimhuis (24.02.2018)
Internationally acclaimed Flemish saxophonist Robin Verheyen (TaxiWars, Narcissus) presents new material with familiar names from the jazz scene, Marc Copland, Clemens van der Feen and Eric McPherson. ‘Robin Verheyen has…
„The Quartet“ Live at Bimhuis (22.02.2018)
A Dutch jazz icon in his own right, but each from a different scene and generation, the quartet of saxophonist Benjamin Herman, pianist Peter Beets, double bassist Ruud Jacobs and…
„Mike Reed’s Flesh & Bone“ Live At Bimhuis 03.02.2018
Influential bandleader from Chicago presents an evocative mix of music, spoken word and video. ‘With its historical depth and vigorous performance, the music satisfies on its own terms’ (Downbeat). MIKE…
„Jonathan Finlayson’s Sicilian Defense“ Live At Bimhuis 28.01.2018
Jonathan Finlayson’s music has a clarity of sound and atmosphere and keeps you on the edge of your seat at the same time. The American trumpeter knows how to make…
2 Gypsy Jazz .. „Django Amsterdam“ Live at Bimhuis 27.1.2018
The virtuoso Icelandic trio led by Gunnar Hilmarsson will open the Saturday evening. Highlight is the concert by guitarist and ‘gypsy rock star’ Robin Nolan, who blends Django’s style with…
„Aruan Ortiz“ Live at Bimhuis 25.1.2017 // Die „neue Stimme“ am Klavier im letzten Jahr !!!
This spring sees the release of the new solo album by pianist Aruán Ortiz, a rising star from the jazz and improvised music scene of Brooklyn, New York. As a…
„Gilad Hekselman“ Live at Bimhuis 16.12.2017
New electric band led by guitarist Gilad Hekselman, who’s at the forefront of the New York jazz scene, featuring pianist Aaron Parks and drummer Kendrick Scott. GILAD HEKSELMAN’S ZUPEROCTAVE –…
„Krupa & the Genes“ Live at Bimhuis 14.12.2017
Two top drummers join forces with remarkable band leaders in the Dutch jazz scene. With members of The Ploctones, Knalpot and Zuco 103. KRUPA = Stefan Kruger and Joost Patocka,…
NZZ „Live aus dem Klub“ Live-Mitschnitte aus wichtigen Klubs Online
Live-Mitschnitte aus wichtigen Klubs sind schon lange ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Jazz-Diskografie. Auch heute werden Konzertaufnahmen veröffentlicht. Unterdessen kann man Auftritte in verschiedenen Klubs überdies auch online verfolgen. Von Adam…
Martin Fondse – BUMA Boy Edgar Price 2017 Live At Bimhuis 06.12.2017
This year the Buma Boy Edgarprijs, the most prestigious Dutch award in the field of jazz and improvised music, has been granted to Martin Fondse. He will be presented with…
„Beats & Pieces Big Band“ Live At Bimhuis 24.11.2017
Beats & Pieces from Manchester, UK brings influences from dance to rock and from Bowie to Radiohead into the big band spectrum. ‘Fun, grooving, high-impact music’ (BBC). BEATS & PIECES…
Gerri Jaeger „Carte Blanche“ Live At Bimhuis 22.11.2017
Gerri Jäger is best known from the band Knalpot, infiltrating the Amsterdam underground as well as the European festivals with ‘raw electronics, wild improv and danceable dub’ (de Volkskrant). Following…
„Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet“ Live At Bimhuis 18.11.2017
Mark Guiliana has gained an impressive reputation as a drummer who knows his way around hard bop as well as new beats from hip-hop and electronic dance music. he played…
Bimhuis Radio 16.11.2017 „Mixed“ // PUNK.VRT.PLASTIK / ALEXANDER HAWKINS SOLO / MIXED (!!!)
For the October Meeting 2016 the Bimhuis invited 22 young improvisers to perform new works during three days. This international summit led to surprising duos, trios and larger ensembles. One…
Marquis Hill „Blacktet“ Live At Bimhuis (27-10-2017)
Trumpeter Marquis Hill leaves a great impression with his album The Way We Play, on which he connects jazz to spoken word, hip-hop and contemporary beats and breaks. In his…
„Marta Warelis Carte Blanche“ Live At Bimhuis 12.10.2017 (!!!)
Pianist Marta Warelis has a strong preference for improvisation and experiment in all kinds of styles. She continuously aims for instant composing on the basis of new sounds and influences.…
„LAHO Group feat. Ben van Gelder“ Live At Bimhuis 06.10.2017
The Los Angeles-based Dutch jazz drummer Kevin van den Elzen presents his American band LAHO (L.A.-Holland) featuring special guest Ben van Gelder on alto saxophone. For the last two years…
„Will Vinson Quartet“ Live At Bimhuis 09.09.2017
This British, New York-based alto saxophonist is making name with his powerful, recognizable playing. ‘The first time I heard Will Vinson I was totally blown away’ (Joshua Redman). From his…
Live at Bimhuis: ALMEIDA / DUYNHOVEN / KLEIN (07.09.2017)
Es gibt wieder Konzerte im Bimhuis, einer der schönsten Konzertsäle in Europa ! ‘Klein’s simple, heartfelt and honest alto, Almeida singing on bass and Duynhoven’s little breaks using the brushes……
Best of BIMHUIS Radio by Koen Schouten
Highlights of the past season of Bimhuis Radio selected by host Koen Schouten. Featuring John Scofield, Fred Hersch, Sons Of Kemet, Carla Bley, Frank van Bommel, Jef Neve, Makaya McCraven,…
„Philipp Gropper’s Philm“ Live at Bimhuis 30.06.2017
Eine neue Band aus Berlin im Bimhuis ! Sie setzt sich aus Mitgliedern der beiden Gruppen „Hyperactive Kid“ und „Der rote Bereich“ und präsentieren ihre neue CD „Sun Ship“. Philipp…
„Glerum Omnibus“ 29.06.2017 Live at Bimhuis
Glerum Omnibus displays the versatility of double bassist Ernst Glerum (ICP Orchestra, among others). Swing, bop and soul jazz, with predominantly original compositions. ‘Vital and accessible’ (de Volkskrant). Glerum Omnibus…
Mark Schilders‘ Fabrik Live At The Bimhuis 16.6.2017
Mark Schilders‘ Fabrik: Bram de Looze: piano, Bert Cools: gitarre, lectronica, Thierry Castel: synthesizers, electronica, Mark Schilders: drums, gitarre, synthesizers Fabrik unites four praised young musicians from Belgium and The…
„Satanique Samba Trio“ Live At Bimhuis 28.05.2017 (!!!)
Dazzling collage of styles by Brazilian underground phenomenon (confusingly enough, not an actual trio). ‘They take traditional Brazilian music forms and turn them on their head’ (Beatmag). „Satanique Samba Trio“…
„Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp Duo“ Live At Bimhuis 20.05.2017 (!!!)
Saxophonist Ivo Perelman and pianist Matthew Shipp from New York are known for their expressive free improvisations. ‘Art at the highest level’ (Something Else). Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp Duo…
„Fred Hersch Trio“ Live At Bimhuis 17.05.2017.
‘Hersch’s music – luxurious, free-flowing, unashamedly gorgeous jazz – is idiosyncratically, unmistakably a creation of his own’ (New York Times). ‘There’s nothing wrong with beauty’, says Fred Hersch, one of…
„The Present Is Present“ Live at Bimhuis 13.05.2017
„The Present Is Present“ ist ein Festival das die Musiker rund um Amsterdam vorstellt. Innerhalb einer Woche ist das Bimhuis die Plattform für die verschiedensten Gruppen , Projekte und Musiker…
Alex Simu Quintet 11.05.2017 Live At Bimhuis
‘The soundscape is very special: Alex Simu’s music organically blends in with the moving rocks, buzzing mosquitoes and other, more obscure sounds’ (NRC on the film Beyond Sleep) ‘In the…
Jef Neve ‚Spirit Control‘ Live at Bimhuis 23.04.2017
Jef Neve: CD Presentation ‚Spirit Control‘ Jef Neve, Rhythm Section & String quartet: Jef Neve: piano Lennart Heyndels: bas Jens Bouttery: drums/toys Teus Nobel: trompet Pauline Koning: viool Cristina Constantinescu:…
Aaron Parks Trio ft. Ben Street & Billy Hart Live At Bimhuis 30.4.2017
Aaron Parks Trio ft. Ben Street & Billy Hart Aaron Parks piano, Ben Street bass, Billy Hart drums Pianist Aaron parks presents new ECM album Find the Way featuring double…
„Dele Sosimi“ Live At Bimhuis 20.04.2017 (!!!)
Dele Sosimi Dele Sosimi: keys/lead vocals, Tamar Osborn: baritone saxophone, Graeme Flowers: trumpet, Justin Thurgur: trombone/backing vocals, Phil Dawson: guitar, Suman Joshi + Femi Elias: bass, Kunle Olofinjana: drums/backing vocals…
John Scofield – Country for Old Men Live at Bimhuis 29.03.2017
Master guitarist John Scofield plays his own versions of classic country songs, in collaboration with well-known American jazz musicians. The album was awarded with a Grammy. John Scofield – Country…
Sun Ra Arkestra Live At Bimhuis 24.03.2017 (!!!)
The Sun Ra Arkestra celebrates its 60th anniversary, continuing the cosmic jazz heritage of mythical pianist, composer and electronic music pioneer Sun Ra. Sun Ra Arkestra Marshall Allen conductor/alto saxophone/flute/EWI,…
Chris Lightcap’s Bigmouth Live At Bimhuis 19.03.2017 (!!!)
Chris Lightcap’s Bigmouth Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby: tenorsaxophone Craig Taborn: piano/wurlitzer Chris Lightcap: doublebass Gerald Cleaver: drums Illustrious five-piece from New York, with a huge sound. Featuring saxophonists Tony Malaby…
„Available Jelly“ Live At The Bimhuis 03.03.2017
4 Blassinstrumente … „Da geht die Post ab !“ Available Jelly 1977 – 2017 Michael Moore: altsax/klarinet Eric Boeren: cornet Wolter Wierbos: trombone Greg Moore: tuba Michael Vatcher: drums Available…
Jeff ‚Tain‘ Watts Trio 11.-02.2017 Live at Bimhuis (!!!)
Jeff ‚Tain‘ Watts Trio Paul Bollenback: guitar, Orlando le Fleming: bass, Jeff ‚Tain‘ Watts: drums Power trio led by drum icon Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, famous for his collaborations with Brandon…
Jeroen van Vliet „Moon Trio“ 09.02.2017 Live At Bimhuis
Jeroen van Vliet „Moon Trio“ Jeroen van Vliet piano/effects, Cord Heineking doublebass/electric bass/effects, Mark Schilders drums Pianist Jeroen van Vliet turns a new page with Moon Trio, an acoustic trio…
„Bruut!“ Live at Bimhuis 03.02.2017
Bruut! Maarten Hogenhuis altsax, Folkert Oosterbeek hammond, Thomas Rolff bas, Felix Schlarmann drums Hammond-spiced powerjazz with the vibe of Tarantino movies, classic westerns and vintage vinyl. Young Dutch band with…
Sons Of Kemet Live At Bimhuis 19.01.2017
Auf diesen Konzertmitschnitt freue ich mich schon riesig !!! Mega Truppe !!! Sons Of Kemet Shabaka Hutchings sax, Theon Cross tuba, Tom Skinner drums, Maxwell Hallett drums Everything that makes…
Makaya McCraven Live At Bimhuis 12.01.2017
Makaya McCraven Makaya McCraven drums, Greg Spero piano/keys/moog/rhodes, Dustin Laurenzi tenorsaxophone, Matt Gold guitar Drums and grooves are leading the ‘organic beat music’ of Chicago drummer/producer Makaya McCraven, who made…
Han Bennink & Cats on Keys Live At The Bimhuis 05.01.2017
New Year’s Concert featuring Han Bennink in duo with pianists representing different phases of his career. The drummer turns 75 this year and celebrates 50 years of Instant Composers Pool.…
Benjamin Herman & Robin Nolan Trio Live At Bimhuis 02.12.2016
Benjamin Herman & Robin Nolan Trio Benjamin Herman altosaxophone, Robin Nolan, Kevin Nolan guitar, Arnoud van den Berg doublebass Dutch jazz icon Benjamin Herman goes gypsy jazz with the trio…
Ramon Valle & Armando ‚Maraca‘ Valle Duo & Quartet Live At Bimhuis 26.11.2016
Ramon Valle & Armando ‚Maraca‘ Valle Duo The Cuban Jazz Family: Ramón Valle piano, Orlando ‘Maraca’ Valle flute, Omar Rodriguez Calvo doublebass, Liber Torriente drums Two Cuban jazz heroes, as…
„The Necks 30th Anniversary Part 1 + Part II“ Live at Bimhuis 20.11.2016
Was für ein Meeting zu 30 Jahre „The Necks“ !!! Allein die Aufzählung aller Beteiligten ist schon ein Superlativ an sich ! 8 Stunden Live Jazz in den unterschiedlichsten Kombinationen…
„BASSEKOU KOUYATÉ & NGONI BA“ Live At Bimhuis 9.11.2016
Bassekou Kouyaté lead ngoni, Amy Sacko vocal, Moustafa Kouyaté bas ngoni, Moctar Kouyate kalebas, Mahamadou Tounkara yabara/tama (percussion) Exciting band from Mali makes traditional string instruments sound like blazing electric…
„Ben van Gelder Quintet“ Live At Bimhuis 29.10.2016.
Ben van Gelder: Among Verticals Live at Bimhuis Ben van Gelder: Among Verticals Ben van Gelder alto saxophone, Peter Schlamb vibraphone, Sam Harris piano, Rick Rosato bass, Craig Weinrib drums…
„Uri Caine Trio feat. Mark Helias & Clarence Penn“ Live at Bimhuis 23.10.2016
Nach hören … ‘Caine’s solo and ensemble albums have re-imagined the music of Bach, Mozart, Mahler and Verdi, toyed with more conventional jazz repertoire and realised his own pieces. Unifying…