The Bimhuis, the Amsterdam City supported Jazz concert house provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. The focus is on new developments, but the Bimhuis also offers a significant selection of more mainstream music.

Here is the Bimhuise program as it was sent to Amsterdam Spoke for the month of September 09

Sunday 1 November 20:30h € 16

PLOCTONES & HARMEN FRAANJE, SANNE VAN HEK

Harmen Fraanje-piano, Sanne van Hek-trumpet, Anton Goudsmit-guitar, Efraïm Trujillo-tenor saxophone, Jeroen Vierdag-bass, Martijn Vink-drums 

The extrovert funk jazz quartet led by guitarist Anton Goudsmit has been expanded for this occasion with trumpet player Sanne van Hek and pianist Herman Fraanje. ‘Mean party jazz' (de Volkskrant). ‘From shuffle jazz to Afro-Surinam post bop, slow funk and blues... a nuclear fusion in music' (Trouw). ‘Anton Goudsmit makes you wonder where the fire escape is' (The Guardian).

Monday 2 November 20.30h Free entrance

MONDAY MATCH Dance & Music Impro Lab

Curators: Patricia Bardi & Felicity Provan

Dancers: Yumino Seki, Johnny Schoofs, Patricia Bardi

Musicians: Felicity Provan-trumpet, voice, Patricia Bardi-voice, Alan Purves-percussion, Maraatsj-violin

Light: Petyr Veenstra

afterwards: DJ PHILIPPONA Jazz Lost & Found

Every first Monday of the month, during Monday Match, dancers and musicians collaborate to create unique improvisational performances on-the-spot in front of a live audience. The unusual pairings will inspire performers and audiences alike.

Afterwards 22:00, free entrance: DJ PHILIPPONA Jazz Lost & Found

Dance till midnight to the eclectic mix of hidden treasures & crazy grooves

Tuesday 3 November Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 4 November 20:30h € 18

FLAMENCO INTERMEZZO IV

ALFREDO & DAVID LAGOS

Alfredo Lagos-guitar, David Lagos-vocals

In collaboration with Flamenco biennale Nederland

The Lagos brothers, singer David and guitarist Alfredo, are regarded as great promises for flamenco. They grew up in Jerez de la Frontera, among renowned interpreters of traditional cante. By the time they were ten they had already shared the stage. They have since collaborated with such innovators of the genre, as guitarist Paco de Lucia, singer Enrique Morente and the dancers Belén Maya and Israel Galván, both of whom made their Dutch debut at the Flamenco Biennale of 2006. The early and subsequent influences on their career come together on David Lagos' debut album, El espejo en que me miro, which will be released in Spain in October and presented at this Bimhuis concert.

Thursday 5 November 20:30h € 28

BILL FRISELL 858 QUARTET feat. RON MILES, EYVIND KANG, HANK ROBERTS

Bill Frisell-guitar, Ron Miles-trumpet, Eyvind Kang-violin, Hank Roberts-cello

Guitar innovator Bill Frisell's 858 Quartet combines chamber music with jazz and Americana. The ensemble plays compositions written by Frisell for an exhibition with paintings by Gerhard Richter, alongside works by Hank Williams, Lee Konitz and Thelonious Monk. ‘This is unmistakably a Frisell project. The compositions have the mixture of melancholy, ragged harmonic content, and offbeat playfulness that runs throughout his oeuvre' (New York Times).

Friday 6 November 20:30h € 18

DOBET GNAHORÉ (Ivory Coast)

Dobet Gnahoré-lead vocals, percussion, Colin Laroche De Feline-guitar, vocals, Clive Govinden-bass guitar, vocals, Tchango Amontete (Boris) Kassoung-drums, percussion

Young singer and percussionist Dobet Gnahoré from Côte d'Ivoire has her own unique way of performing dance music from various African regions. Critics already count her among the greatest female singers in African music. ‘A vivacious bundle of energy, blessed with a powerful voice and infectious charisma' (BBC). ‘Flaming passion and penetrating vocals... delivered with so much fire and energy' (de Volkskrant).

Saturday 7 November 20:30h € 18

CHARLES MCPHERSON & TRIO REIN DE GRAAFF

Charles McPherson-alto saxophone, Rein de Graaff-piano, Marius Beets-bass, Eric Ineke-drums

According to authoritative jazz magazine Downbeat no one else alive today has mastered the musical language of Charlie Parker like Charles McPherson. The alto saxophonist played with Charles Mingus from 1960 to 1972. McPherson keeps bebop alive with his own music. Tonight he will perform with Trio Rein de Graaff. ‘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).

Monday 9 November 20:30h € 12

KONRAD KOSELLECK BIG BAND - MAUERFALL

20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Guests: Greetje Kauffeld, Sven Ratzke, Jan Menu

Afterwards, free admission: DJ Philippona

In collaboration with Goethe Institut and Duitsland Instituut (German Institute) Amsterdam

Werner Janssen-lead reeds, Tini Thomsen, Alex Simu, Kees van Lier, Kees van Dooremalen-reeds, Charlie Biggs-lead trumpet, bugle, Florian Sperzel-trumpet, bugle, Loet van der Lee-trumpet, bugel, Gerard Kleijn-trumpet, bugle, Bastiaan Woltjer-lead trombone, Matthias Konrad, Bart Lust-trombone, Axel Schappert-bass trombone, Kai von Rosenberg-guitar, Charly Zastrau-piano, Cord Heineking-bass, Klaas van Donkersgoed-drums

Guests: Greetje Kauffeld-vocals, Sven Ratzke-chansonnier/cabaret singer, Jan Menu-baritone saxophone

The first edition of the series of four concerts by the Konrad Koselleck Big Band commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, which took place exactly twenty years ago today. Special guests are Berlin and Amsterdam based cabaret performer Sven Ratzke and singer Greetje Kauffeld. Shortly after the wall was erected in 1964 she had a Schlager hit with the very topical single ‘Wir können uns nur Briefe schreiben'. The concert is steeped in Berlin nostalgia and is full of contrasts, from sugary German torch songs to an intense, militaristic wall of sound with six baritone saxophonists. Koselleck's arrangements are performed by both young and seasoned talents alike.

Tuesday 10 November Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 11 November 20:30h € 18

AARON PARKS

Aaron Parks-piano, Matt Brewer-bass, Tommy Crane-drums

Pianist Aaron Parks, known as sideman to Kurt Rosenwinkel and Terence Blanchard, plays jazz with the dynamic texture of contemporary alternative rock. JazzTimes counts him among the new visionaries of contemporary jazz. His recent CD Invisible Cinema appeared on Blue Note. ‘A different sort of piano jazz record... everything is in this mix: classical influence, bop-based grooves, rock attitude, film-score drama and hip-hop textures' (Boston Globe).

Friday 13 November 20:30h € 18                 

ALEXANDER VON SCHLIPPENBACH TRIO

Alexander von Schlippenbach-piano, Evan Parker-tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, Paul Lovens-drums

This trio is a monument in the European improvisation music scene, comparable in significance the collaboration between Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink. Once inspired by Cecil Taylor's trio of 1963, Von Schlippenbach, Parker and Lovens quickly found their own way: one of pure improvisation in which they have set the norm for over three decades. Three brilliant musicians, each of them with an explicit style and a rich arsenal of mutual experience. Their CD Swinging The Bim, which was recorded at the Bimhuis, earned a top rating in the authoritative Penguin Guide to Jazz. ‘A terrific ride from start to finish' (BBC). ‘Sheer untrifling intensity' (Penguin Guide to Jazz).

Saturday 14 November 20:30h €  15

NEIL COWLEY TRIO

Neil Cowley-piano, Richard Sadler-bass, Even Jenkins-drums

Promising British pianist Neil Cowley recently played on the hit album 19 by Adele and released two CDs with his own trio. Cowley was classically trained at a very young age, but was quickly captivated by jazz, funk, rock and electronic music. His trio plays an ecstatic mix of styles. The band has bowled over crowds at festivals as diverse as Glastonbury and North Sea Jazz. ‘Irresistibly catchy' (The Guardian).

Sunday 15 November 20:30h € 28

ROY HARGROVE QUINTET

Roy Hargrove-trumpet, Justin Robinson-alto saxophone, Sullivan Fortner-piano, Ameen Saleem-bass, Montez Coleman-drums

Roy Hargrove is one of the today's greatest trumpet players.. He finds his way in every style, from neo hard bop to funk, R&B and Latin. With his generous tone and his urge for innovation he proves himself a true successor to such colleagues as Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. ‘A highly gifted trumpeter whose facility and bright, sweet tone bring a sense of dancing fun to his music' (Penguin Guide to Jazz).

Monday 16 November 20:30h € 12

TONY SCHERR/ROB JOST/ANTON FIER

Tony Scherr-guitar, vocals, Rob Jost-bass, Anton Fier-drums

Tony Scherr is known for playing bass with Sex Mob and Bill Frisell and as a sideman to Willie Nelson and Norah Jones. Not so well known outside New York are his qualities as guitarist and singer-songwriter. With his trio he plays songs in the vein of Neil Young and The Rolling Stones, with a fair dose of improvisation. NY Times describes him as ‘a singer-songwriter of deep and palpable conviction'. Drummer Anton Fier was a member of The Feelies and The Lounge Lizards.

Tuesday 17 November Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 18 November 20:30h € 16      in collaboration with VPRO Radio

GRAEWE/REIJSEGER/HEMINGWAY

Georg Graewe-piano, Ernst Reijseger-cello, Gerry Hemingway-drums

For twenty years this superior trio has maintained its crystal clear improvisational style, which shares common ground with jazz as well as classical music. German pianist George Graewe, Dutch cello player Ernst Reijseger and American drummer Gerry Hemingway link technical mastery to spontaneous fireworks. ‘Top quality group improvisations that are so sophisticated in their construction that they appear to be composed beforehand' (de Volkskrant).

Thursday 19 November 20:30h € 14

CRY BABY!

Presentation CD Cry Baby!

Jerome Hol-guitar, Dick de Graaf-tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, Harry Emmery-bass, Erik Kooger-drums

Dick de Graaf has been one of Holland's most prominent saxophonists for decades. In recent years he has initiated special projects: ‘The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp', which was dedicated to the music of Jimi Hendrix, a collaboration with Les Sofas de Bamako, ‘Schubert Impressions', ‘Istanbul Connection' and, recently, the ‘small big band' Clazz Ensemble, a crossover between jazz and contemporary composed music. His new project ‘Cry Baby!' combines blues and rock with the jazz of today. The project offers a prominent role to young guitar talent Jerome Hol, whose sound is influenced by Hendrix and heavy metal, as well as Pat Metheny and John Scofield. ‘Tenor saxophonist De Graaf has created a nice power jazz album with a star role for young rocking guitarist Jerome Hol' (de Volkskrant).

Friday 20 November 20:30h € 16             in collaboration with VPRO Radio

AVAILABLE JELLY

Michael Moore-alto saxophone, clarinet, Wolter Wierbos-trombone, Eric Boeren-cornet, Goran Krmac-tuba, Ernst Glerum-bass, Michael Vatcher-drums

Afterwards, free admission: DJ Michael Moore

Available Jelly uses concise, bright songs as a foundation for its improvisations. Compositions by the band members, who have all made names for themselves in the Amsterdam jazz scene, are interchanged with widely different kinds of works, from Ellington to The Beach Boys, Kurt Weill to Charlie Chaplin and African to Slavic folk music. ‘The Amsterdam all-star group plays intensely captivating compositions and improvises in a very human and heart-warming way' (de Volkskrant).

Saturday 21 November 20:30h € 25         in collaboration with VPRO Radio

CARLA BLEY & THE LOST CHORDS

Carla Bley-piano, compositions, Andy Sheppard-tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, Steve Swallow-bass, Billy Drummond-drums

With her eccentric compositional talent Carla Bley has remained a fixture in the international jazz scene from an early age. In the late 1960s she wrote for the big bands of Gary Burton, Charlie Haden and Michael Mantler. Bley won important awards and founded many different groups. Her quartet Lost Chords stems from duo performances with her partner, bass player Steve Swallow. The music can be very intimate, but also full of humour and self-mockery.

Sunday 22 November 20:30h € 18

BENNINK/BORSTLAP/GLERUM

Michiel Borstlap-piano, Ernst Glerum-bass, Han Bennink-drums

Every BBG performance is full of both surprises and familiar elements. Borstlap, Bennink and Glerum link spontaneous improvisations to standards, t songs from their successful CD Monk Vol. 1. They cover the whole spectrum, from lush balladry to furious swing. ‘One of the most exciting, accessible and hardest swinging improv trios around' (Volkskrant). ‘Highly entertaining' (Jazz Times).

Monday 23 November 20:30h € 12

LEAN LEFT - EX GUITARS MEET NILSSEN-LOVE & VANDERMARK

Presentation CD Lean Left - Live at the Bimhuis

Terrie Ex-guitar, Andy Moor-guitar, Paal Nilssen-Love-drums, Ken Vandermark-saxophone

This international avant jazz supergroup originated from a jam session in Amsterdam club OT301. Norwegian drummer Paal Nilssen-Love describes Lean Left as ‘a clash between four strong personalities from rock and jazz and beyond.' He and saxophone player Ken Vandermark from Chicago already play together in School Days, Fire Room and the Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet. Both players are stirred up by guitar twosome Terrie and Andy from punk band The Ex.

Tuesday 24 November Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 25 November 20:30h € 16               in collaboration with  NPS Radio

JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF THE CONCERTGEBOUW & MICHAEL ABENE

Led by Henk Meutgeert

The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw welcomes prominent American big band leader Michael Abene. The self-taught musician started out as a pianist with Clark Terry and Don Ellis. At a young age he moved on to the big band of Maynard Ferguson, for which he has written timeless arrangements. His talent has brought him everywhere, from the Village Vanguard to Carnegie Hall, and he has played with quite a few celebrities, from the likes of Liza Minelli to B.B. King.

Thursday 26 November 2009, 20.30h, € 16 passe-partout € 22

NEW GROUND NORWAY

In collaboration with NPS RADIO

Sidsel Endresen/ Håkon Kornstad

Sidsel Endresen-vocals, Håkon Kornstad-sax

Jazzmob

Jon Klette-alto saxophone, Gisle Johansen-tenor saxophone, Kåre Nymark-trumpet, Jørn Øien-keyboards, Finn Guttormsen-bass, Andreas Bye-drums

In recent years, the Norwegian jazz scene has proved itself to be highly innovative. Such record labels as Smalltown Supersound, Rune Grammofon and Jazzland have released many unique bands that appeal to fans of jazz, dance, rock and electronica. During the two day event New Ground Norway the Bimhuis and NPS Radio 6 present a selection of the most exciting Norwegian artists from different generations.

The futuristic jazz of keyboard player Bugge Wesseltoft has set the tone for bands as well as club DJ's. Since the 1980s vocalist Sidsel Endresen has been a convincing performer in every genre she has touched, from avant-garde to soul. She will perform with the exceptionally adventurous saxophone player Håkon Kornstad. Jazzmob, which was founded in 1998, operates in changing line-ups with saxophone player Jon Klette as a constant presence. The band is one of Norway's most energetic and hard-swinging live bands. Their music is a thrilling mixture of hard bop, prog-fusion and free jazz.

With her unique voice Mari Kvien Brunvoll is the current live sensation of the Norwegian underground. Her highly individual style contains elements of jazz, electropop, and country blues. She employs live sampling and electronics, while accompanying herself on acoustic instruments such as zither, kalimba and glockenspiel.

Friday 27 November 2009, 20.30h, € 16 passe-partout € 22

NEW GROUND NORWAY

In collaboration with NPS RADIO

Mari Kvien Brunvoll solo

Mari Kvien Brunvoll-voice, live-sampling, effects, percussion, zither, kalimba

Bugge Wesseltoft solo

Bugge Wesseltoft-piano, laptop

See Thursday, 26 November.

Saturday 28 November 20:30h € 16         in collaboration with VPROJazzLive

HARMEN FRAANJE QUARTET

Nelson Veras-guitar, Harmen Fraanje-piano, Thomas Morgan-bass, Martijn Vink-drums

Pianist Harmen Fraanje seeks challenges in diversity; he plays in jazz groups with Jesse van Ruller and Eric Vloeimans, while at the same time collaborating with classical pianist Igor Roma and singer-songwriter Charlie Dee. Recently he played compositions by Ernst Reijseger for the soundtrack of the new film My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done by Werner Herzog and David Lynch. This month he plays the Bimhuis with The Ploctones and with his own quartet.

Sunday 29 November 19:30h € 25

Contrabanda! Festival

STAFF BENDA BILILI ‘Très très fort' from Kinshasa, Congo

Chiwoniso (Spoken word & mbira playing )

Jupiter's Dance, Music today in the ghettos of Kinshasa (Film)

Afterwards, free admission: DJ MPS Pilot

In collaboration with Contrabanda!

There's an incredible story behind the Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili. This group of street musicians from Kinshasa, several of them who are handicapped and ride tricycles, recorded their debut album Très très fort with a laptop, microphones and tapped electricity. Vincent Kenis, who discovered Konono n°1 and Kasai Allstars, took care of the post-production. Staff Benda Bilili fuses Congolese rumba and soukous with melancholic reggae and touches of funk. The one string guitar, made from a can and some electricity wire, provides hypnotizing solos.

Check http://www.bimhuis.nl/ for time scedule.

DECEMBER 2009

Tuesday 1 December Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 2 December 20.30h  €  18

LENY ANDRADE & BANDA SAMBOP

(Brasil)   

Thursday 3 December 20.30h  € 18

RAMON VALLE TRIO

Presentatie CD Playground

Ramon Valle-piano, Omar Rodriguez Calvo-bass, Owen Hart Jr.-drums

Friday 4 December  20.30h  € 18

MOORE/JANSSEN/GLERUM/JANSSEN

Michael Moore-alto saxophone, clarinets, Guus Janssen-piano, Ernst Glerum-bass, Wim Janssen-drums

Afterwards, free admission: DJ MICHAEL MOORE

Saturday 5 December  20.30h  € 16         in collaboration with VPROJazzLive        

LOEK DIKKER WATERLAND SEXTET

Leo van Oostrom-alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, Jan Menu-tenor saxophone,  Louk Boudesteijn-trombone,  Luciën Mattheeuwsen-bass, Pierre Courbois-drums, Loek Dikker-piano, compositions

Sunday 6 December  20.30h € 10

BIK BENT BRAAM

KompoSetsie 3 & 4  

Monday 7 December 20.30h Free admission        

MONDAY MATCH

Dance & Music Impro Lab

Curators: Michael Vatcher & Jack Gallagher

Tuesday 8 December Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 9 December  20.30h  €  16

in collaboration with Serie Eigenwijs, Serie Wereldsnaren van NPS Radio

ERNESTO SNAJER TRIO

Ernesto Snajer-guitar, Guido Martinez-bass, Diego Alejandro-percussion

Thursday 10 December 20.30h  € 15

FRANZ VON CHOSSY TRIO

Presentatie CD Stranger Walked By

Frans von Chossy-piano, Clemens van der Feen-bass, Paul Wiltgen-drums

Friday 11 December   20.30h  € 18          in collaboration with VPRO Radio   

CRAIG TABORN TRIO

Craig Taborn-piano, Thomas Morgan-bass, Gerald Cleaver-drums

Sunday 13 December   14.30 u  € 15

CLAZZ  ENSEMBLE + FRANK CARLBERG

His Master's Choice - feat. Frank Carlberg

Tuesday 15 December Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 16 December   19.30 u  € 15

JUR NAESSENS MUZIEKPRIJS 2009

Thursday 17 December  20.30h € 18

DEBORAH BROWN & THE ERIC INEKE JAZZXPRESS

FOR THE LOVE OF IVIE  - A Tribute to Ivie Anderson

Deborah Brown-vocals, Rik Mol-trumpet/flugelhorn, Sjoerd Dijkhuizen-tenor saxophone, Rob van Bavel-piano, Marius Beets-bass, Eric Ineke-drums

Friday 18 December  20.30h € 16 (passe-partout € 28)  

dOeK Festival #8 - Music of the Moment
International Festival for Group Improvisation

with o.a. Mary Oliver, Michael Moore, Eric Boeren, Toby Delius

Saturday 19 December  13.30h € 8 (kinderen € 4, passe-partout € 28)  

dOeK Festival #8 - kinderprogramma:

International Festival for Group Improvisation

Meezing middag: Zing Zang Mengelberg

Saturday 19 December  20.30h € 16 (passe-partout € 28)  

dOeK Festival #8 - Music of the Moment
International Festival for Group Improvisation

with o.a. Cor Fuhler, Wolter Wierbos, Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey

Sunday 20 December  20.30h   € 18  

RAY ANDERSON/HAN BENNINK/ERNST GLERUM/FRANK MÖBUS/PAUL VAN KEMENADE

Tuesday 22 December Free admission

20.00hrs: WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd

22.00hrs: SESSION (at the café) led by Jasper Blom, in collaboration with Amsterdam Conservatory

Wednesday 23 December 20.30h   € 18    in collaboration with Goethe Institut

MONK'S CASINO

Alexander von Schlippenbach Quintet - The Complete Works of Thelonious Monk

Alex von Schlippenbach-piano, Axel Doerner-trumpet, Rudi Mahall-bass clarinet, Jan Roder-bass, Uli Jennessen-drums

Sunday 27 December  15.00u     € 18       in collaboration with VPRO Radio

CORRIE VAN BINSBERGEN'S BROKKEN FESTIVAL

Highlights of the Brokkenmiddagen of 2009 

With a.o. Ernst Reijseger Cello Quintet, Paavo, Curra Suárez

Monday 28 December 20.30h  € 18

VIJAY IYER SOLO

Vijay Iyer-piano

dinsdag 29 December  20.30h € 18

BENJAMIN HERMAN QUARTET

Benjamin Herman-alto saxophone, Carlo de Wijs-hammond, Jesse van Ruller-guitar, Martijn Vink-drums

Wednesday 30 December 20.30h € 16

JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF THE CONCERTGEBOUW & LEE KONITZ, DEBORAH BROWN

Thursday 31 December 20.30h      

OUD & NIEUW CONCERT

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