A performance by Reijseger, Fraanje and Sylla is an emotional experience, full of fire and honest beauty. These master musicians connect various musical worlds in their evocative melodies and improvisations.
Hermine Deurloo presents her new album Riverbeast with a superband from New York, featuring the legendary drummer Steve Gadd. ‘Recording an album with Steve Gadd was like a dream come
British pianist Kit Downes garnered acclaim for his recent solo album Obsidian on ECM Records, on which he plays various church organs.
Guitarist Reinier Baas played a spectacular improv-set at the BIMHUIS Café and alto saxophonist Ben van Gelder gave a guest performance on the BIMHUIS stage with Enemy, the trio featuring
‘Høiby comes to life in a wonderful musical environment created by the musicians around him. His playing is fluent, harmonic and ever so challenging.’ (Written in Music). When it comes
His new album Live in Paris is a bold statement by Elliot Galvin. Solo, entirely improvised and recorded live. At the BIMHUIS he will perform solo as well. The British
As a drummer Kendrick Scott is a household name among jazz’s greatest: Herbie Hancock is a fan and he played in the bands of Charles Lloyd and Terence Blanchard. As
On his most recent album Do Your Dance all kinds of dance music are incorporated, from funk and hip-hop to grooves and beats from Africa and Brazil. In live performances,
‘The Scandinavian drummer is a fearless daredevil. Anton Eger carefully crafted a music that’s in its own peg hole; evocative of many, replicative of none. The main appeal of Æ
‘The best music – within the jazz world and beyond it – can contain a multitude of ideas and sounds, reference endless genres and tell listeners something about the moment
The four musicians in Michael Moore’s Fragile Quartet find challenges in their differences in age and experience. Michael Moore has written the compositions especially for them: song-like melodies, often without
The internationally renowned horn player and Dutch jazz legend celebrates his birthday with his favourite musicians. ‘His solos seem as natural as birdsong’ (Rough Guide to Jazz). As a trumpet
Trumpeter Avishai Cohen and pianist Yonathan Avishai have been outstanding global jazz ambassadors throughout their careers, performing in the top jazz clubs and festivals from New York to Tokyo, after
„Jasper Blom Quartet“ + „ZILT“ + „Jasper Blom Tentet“ + Final act. After the break a real generation-transcending band will be on stage. Jasper Blom Quartet The Jasper Blom
With his band Sound Effect, Ben Williams swings, funk and rocks through his original music, which he prefers to call ‘soul’, but which actually doesn’t fit any box whatsoever. The
Blessed with a wonderful voice and the ability to craft compelling songs bordering on pop, rock, folk and jazz. The musicality that speaks from every note is astounding’ (Heaven). This
‘The New Orleans trumpeter and composer continues to stretch the language of jazz, further embracing electronics and an increasingly broad approach to rhythm’ (Pitchfork). Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah reaches a
The BIMHUIS has been around for 45 years! How can a single anniversary evening do justice to all those people and trends who have shaped the BIMHUIS in the recent
Saxophonist Melissa Aldana can measure herself with tenor heroes of past and present, as first female winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Melissa Aldana is one of the
For those in the know he’s an icon and for new listeners a revelation: Tom Harrell’s trumpet sound is among the most beautiful and sophisticated ever. His precision and sense
With a mix of brass synths and some intense beats, this quartet wants you to dance! Completely eschewing loops, everything is performed live with each musician helming multiple instruments to
Immersed in repertoires of ancestral songs from secular oral traditions, a No Tongues concert is a singular experience. This quartet embraces free jazz, folklore, soft drones and explosive percussion for
Expressive, energetic eight piece band led by drummer/composer Guy Salamon. Winner of the prestigious competition Keep An Eye The Records. Since its first appearance in early 2018, Guy Salamon Group
Forged from the prestigious Jazz Academy in Trondheim, JUNO blasted onto the Norwegian scene in 2017 with their unique blend of pop-tinged, rap-infused, groove orientated improv-jazz. Featuring two vocals, sax,
Using Muhammad Ali’s famed wordplay as a springboard for improvisation, Ikarai brings the worlds of classical composition and improvisation into the boxing ring, literally. Their music flows through the prism
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Threesome who’s exploratory aesthetic centres on their collective intensity of expression. With traces of ’70s free jazz psychedelics and particles of contemporary club culture their electronics-infused, almost telepathic, interplay is
Trombonist Vignato has been lauded in his home country, winning multiple awards with his pan-national trio. Through the somewhat unconventional combination of trombone, Fender Rhodes and drums the group deftly
Prog rock, chamber jazz, dynamic ever-shifting rhythms, unusual instrumentation? Check! Vienna-based Sketchbook Quartet freely play with genre stereotypes. Form surf rock to squealing improv, their unorthodox instrumentation and elaborate compositions,
Prodigies with a preference for jazz, hip-hop and analogue electronics. ‘This duo represents everything good about the fusion of hip-hop, electronica and jazz’, according to Jazzism Magazine. Keyboard player Niels
A trio that inhibits the fringes of genre, exploring the space between sounds and creating a meditative soundscape that manages to be the opposite of introspective. This is thoughtful music
Hypnotic, part acoustic and part electronic songs full of Turkish longing, Brazilian melancholy and Persian wisdom, by singer Sanem Kalfa and viola player George Dumitriu. This Turkish vocalist and Rumanian
Channeling the powerful and freewheeling energy and momentum of the original guardians of the avant-garde, London’s Family Band are a modern take on the chordless jazz quartet. Expect moments of
With his eponymous trio this Spanish pianist made a name for himself. Playing solo he channels his myriad influences, from Argentinian chacarera rhythms, to Mahler-inspired harmonies, into compositions and improvisations
A sublime blend of harmonic imagination, lyricism and seemingly boundless creativity, the Kasia Pietrzko Trio hints at their Nordic Roots with echoes of EST. However, Pietrzko’s sound here is entirely
One of the most promising young jazz artists in The Netherlands. Sun-Mi Hong’s music balances between jazz, impressionism and the Korean tradition. As a drum talent from South Korea, Sun-Mi
The glowing playing of the best-known Dutch trumpeter is a perfect fit for the almost classical approach of French jazz pianist Frank Woeste, who played with Ibrahim Maalouf. These two masters
Homage to Captain Beefheart and his ever so startling double album Trout Mask Replica, which was released 50 years ago, by a phenomenal ensemble fronted by actor Hans Dagelet. Hans
Singing sensation King Ayisoba is the highlight of this scintillating evening with musicians from Ghana, brought together by Arnold de Boer (Zea, The Ex). It’s all about Kologo Power, raw,
Discover Luedji Luna, the new diva of Brazilian music, a singer with a powerful appearance and a delicate voice, full of nostalgia towards her Afro-Brazilian roots. Luedji Luna transmits serenity
Super trio led by double bass phenomenon from New York. Metropolitan jazz with melancholic Mediterranean undertones. ‘A fine player with a meaty sound and a thoughtful, lyrical approach’ (Downbeat). When
Three jazz innovators, kindred spirits and born performers: The duo of Ben van Gelder (alto sax) and Reinier Baas (electric guitar), followed by ‘ECM recording artist’ Kit Downes (solo piano),
Tenor sax and bass clarinet player David Murray has an instantly recognizable style, which encompasses soul, gospel and free jazz. Ever since he played the Bimhuis for the first time
Maarten Hogenhuis is making name internationally with his exciting power jazz group BRUUT! Also, his trio is becoming a mainstay in Dutch jazz. The previous album Mimicry received rave reviews
Their most recent album Bristopia features guest appearances by Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley and can be considered the highlight of their oeuvre to date. ‘Bristopia climbs right up the walls
Joris Roelofs excels at alto saxophone as well as bass clarinet and is rightfully praised as ‘an excellent reeds player’ (Trouw). He has lived in New York, where he formed
Kuhn Fu, led by guitarist Christian Kühn, will present its new album Chain the Snake in March 2019, with bass clarinet player Ziv Taubenfeld adding a deeper dimension to the
This spring sees the release of the debut album by this new supergroup and the first clips on YouTube are convincing in every way: imaginative, fluid themes by the founders
Their background is in jazz, but they can easily switch between punk, funk, classical music and psychedelic rock: Kuhn Fu and 3Times7 both consist of great international talents living in
First presentation of the 14-piece AM.OK (Amsterdams Modern Orkest) led by Tijn Wybenga, maker at BIM Productions. Tijn Wybenga (1993) made the transition from jazz pianist and arranger to composer,
Trumpeter Marquis Hill leaves a great impression with the way he connects jazz to spoken word, hip-hop and contemporary beats and breaks. In his Blacktet he plays with musicians from
Super quartet from New York led by Linda May Han Oh, bassist of the year according to the Jazz Journalists’ Association, who previously played with Pat Metheny. Linda May Han
On his new album The Artist (February 2019) the famed American trumpeter/composer delves into the legacy of French sculptor Auguste Rodin. In the five-movement Rodin Suite he muses not only
Superior groove jazz by known performers from New York, including Hammond B3-organist Mike LeDonne, who played with Sonny Rollins, and saxophonist Vincent Herring, who played with Horace Silver. Mike LeDonne
Irreversible Entanglements came together in Brooklyn, New York, to perform at a Musicians Against Police Brutality event organized after the death of Akai Gurley, which was caused by police brutality.
„Floors“ the part acoustic and part electric trio with some of the most intriguing young musicians of the new Italian jazz scene. Guitarist Francesco Diodati is praised for his captivating
Allison Miller is regarded as one of the leading jazz drummers of today. Her motley ‘family’ Boom Tic Boom from New York presents the album Glitter Wolf. At the BIMHUIS
Fiercely intense and beautifully intricate, Enemy spotlights three brilliant musical minds: bassist Frans Petter Eldh, pianist Kit Downes and drummer James Maddren. ‘Remarkably vital, passionate and intense’ (Written in Music).
Konrad Koselleck band leader Coen Kaldeway: sax, Marike van Dijk: sax, Joao Driessen: sax, Kees van Lier: sax, Kees van Dooremalen: sax, Charlie Biggs: trumpet, Florian Sperzel: trumpet, Suzan Veneman:
Alongside jazz and Indian music, Dan Weiss is equally at home in metal and electronica. The stark contrasts, but also the similarities between these worlds fuel his band Starebaby. On
Jorge Rossy, known as the drummer with Brad Mehldau, switches to vibes in his all-star quintet featuring saxophone hero Mark Turner and drum veteran Al Foster. In his current quintet he
Bass clarinet player Ziv Taubenfeld’s new band is rooted in Amsterdam’s creative music community. Ancient cultures and jazz pioneers inspire the graphic scores, vibrant grooves and improvisations. Full Sun was founded
Is it art, kitsch or camp? Erika Stucky ignores all the rules with extraordinary vocals, accordion and films. In collaboration with FM Einheit (ex-Einstürzende Neubauten) Film classics such as King
With his New-York-based CityBand, clarinet player Kinan Azmeh strikes a balance between classical, jazz and music from his homeland Syria. ‘Intensely soulful’ (NY Times). Clarinet player and composer Kinan Azmeh
Ziv Ravitz, born in Israel and based in Brooklyn, New York, has an excellent reputation as a drummer with famous trumpet and saxophone players such as Avishai Cohen, Mark Turner
Flute player Joce Mienniel and saxophonist Sylvain Rifflet, both of them European jazz greats, collaborate with the piano trio of Rembrandt Frerichs, for the concert series Made in Europe. Pianist
From Nagasaki to Vlieland, BRUUT! has made people sweat, scream and, above all, dance. Raw Hammond sounds, hard grooves and sixties surf blend together into a danceable whole. Eye-catcher of
From garage rock and no-wave to cocktail jazz: former Tom Waits and Elvis Costello guitarist Marc Ribot pulls out all the stops with Ceramic Dog. Ribot has torn the roof off
Jasper van ‘t Hof is a pianist and composer. He is widely known for his virtuosic technique on the keyboard, and is one of the most active jazz musicians in
As the newest acquisition of ECM, Shai Maestro becomes part of the line of famous jazz pianists who have defined the label: Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley and Chick Corea, among
Jazz with groove and (indie) rock energy by gifted American trumpeter. ‘Sounds like Art Ensemble of Chicago jamming at an art-punk loft’ (Rolling Stone). Jaimie Branch’s debut album Fly or
‘While inhaling all matter of electrical jazz—from Miles Davis to Dave Douglas’ High Risk, via Soft Machine and Thundercat—Dinosaur has nevertheless concocted its own dynamically hybridized signature sound’ (Downbeat). These
Ben Wendel recently appeared with Seasons, a remarkable video series on YouTube: 12 duets, composed for and dedicated to 12 musicians he admires, released over 12 months. The project was
Kuu! Music as theatre, dark and mysterious. Featuring singer/actress Jelena Kuljić and prominent European jazz players Kalle Kalima, Frank Möbus and Christian Lillinger. KUU! creates a buzz in the Berlin jazz
Following his adventure as saxophonist/band leader on David Bowie’s Blackstar, Donny McCaslin presents an audiovisual performance based on his new album Blow. As the bandleader on David Bowie’s final album
Lionel Loueke incorporates typical West-African rhythms and melodies from his youth in contemporary jazz. This fall sees the release of his new album The Journey featuring, alongside well-known guests, his
This evening they will appear as a duo for the very first time, performing a number of specially arranged compositions for this concert (by Mohamad Abdel Wahab, among others) from
Monty Alexander is back with his trio after his sold out Bimhuis gig in 2013; a fresh opportunity to catch the famous pianist in an intimate setting. Monty Alexander’s playing
Julian Lage conquers the guitar world with new, unadorned music that unites the best of early country, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. ‘Immensely listenable’ (The Times). At a very young
Each year, North Sea Jazz commissions a promising Dutch jazz composer to freely write a composition. For this occasion, pianist Philipp Rüttgers composed a fairy tale on music informed by
Irresistible African rumba by the band Africa Negra, who come from the islands São Tomé and Príncipe and have been renowned in Portuguese-speaking countries for decades. For the past 40
‘This is Our Music’, the theme of Doek Festival 2018, signals the return of the Amsterdamse improv collective Doek to its roots: personal projects by its individual core members. The
„His ability to manipulate his instrument’s timbre borders on the impossible’ (de Volkskrant). ‘Urgency coexists with Zen-like calm on the darkly brilliant sophomore album by tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur‘ (Downbeat, review of
Soulful, danceable, dynamic, the missing link between Yellowjackets and D’Angelo: that’s how you could describe this Los Angeles-based group. The foursome started in 2015 and has been playing regular gigs
Brilliant melting pot of groove, melody and swing by three phenomenal American jazz heavyweights on Hammond organ, electric guitar and drums. ‘A killer organ trio’ (Downbeat). These phenomenal American musicians
The Kaja Draksler Octet is a colorful group featuring very diverse musicians from different countries, with Amsterdam as their home base. The music of pianist Kaja Draksler varies from simple
Describing Ralph Alessi’s trumpet playing is like describing his compositions: clear of sound and structure and simultaneously full of ingenuity and expertise. This gives him room for adventure and innovation
Birthday Bash! Saxophonist Benjamin Herman celebrates his 50th birthday at the BIMHUIS with no less than 11 musicians, including a string section. Benjamin Herman is widely known as a saxophonist, leader
Restless, agile, but with a steady course: that is how one could describe the malamute, the Alaskan sledge dog, and it’s also appropriate for the eponymous New York band. The
Four free-spirited, authoritative band leaders from France and the US share the stage for improvised music in a unique line-up: flutes, cello, piano and drums. The improvisations by The Sync have
This young singer from New York is already mentioned in the same breath as the great divas from jazz history, as well as famous contemporaries such as Gregory Porter. There’s great
Singer Zara McFarlane is one of London’s major jazz talents. ‘McFarlane has a pop sensibility and her songs are based around strong melodies’ (Uncut). Zara McFarlane is one of the
Wild Man Conspiracy represents spontaneity, humor, creativity, playfulness and improvisation. The music is poetic and imaginative, the compositions are compact and widely varied, from cinematic and serene to rebellious and
NASHEET WAITS EQUALITY QUARTET Energetic acoustic jazz by a supergroup led by American drum hero Nasheet Waits, a protégé of Max Roach and a core member of Jason Moran’s Bandwagon.
‘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 magazine
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
‘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).
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
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