Pocket Concerts (21) with Bennink / Baas / van Gelder
In this new Pocket Concerts video, we proudly welcome the brand-new Boy Edgar Prize winner, guitarist Reinier Baas, along with saxophonist Ben van Gelder and the legendary drummer Han Bennink.
Reinier is one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary jazz. He has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader and has won major awards, including two Edison Awards for his albums “Mostly Improvised Instrumental Indie Music” and “Reinier Baas vs. Princess Discombobulatrix.”
On March 25th, he will receive the Boy Edgar Prize, the most prestigious Dutch award for jazz and improvised music. This recognition recognizes his creativity and impact not only on the Dutch jazz scene but also far beyond.
Reinier and saxophonist Ben van Gelder have been playing together for years and have built a strong musical connection, which is evident in their duo and trio performances. They have performed throughout Europe and far beyond, sometimes accompanied by Han Bennink, one of the most influential Dutch drummers of all time!
In this pocket concert, you can enjoy their tight interplay and spontaneous energy in an intimate setting. A great example of modern jazz in action.
SETLIST
Cycles (B. van Gelder)
Hypochristmutreefuzz (M. Mengelberg)*Digging the Archives
Aquatics (B. van Gelder)
Eronel (T. Monk)
Smile (C. Chaplin)
White Horse (B. van Gelder)
*Digging the Archives Guitarist Reinier Baas performs a composition by Micha Mengelberg (1935-2017) to honor one of the most imaginative figures in Dutch jazz history. Mengelberg’s music combines playfulness, freedom, and deep musical intelligence. By reinterpreting this piece, Baas connects past and present, bringing Mengelberg’s adventurous spirit to a new audience while celebrating the rich heritage of the Dutch improvised music scene.
