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What's OnJazzAmina Figarova Sextet The Azerbaijani Amina Figarova trained as a concert pianist before being swept up by jazz at the Rotterdam Conservatory. She plays impressionistic music that has earned great acclaim in America, where she played the main stage of Newport Jazz. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 29. Claron McFadden & Sven Ratzke Dutch-German cabaret performer Sven Ratzke and soprano Claron McFadden sing the songs of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's Three Penny Opera, emphasising the jazz, blues and humour in numbers such as Mack the Knife. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 17. Madeline Bell Known for her gospel voice and work in musicals, classical works and pop recordings, the American singer recently had success with the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw on the successful album Ray, dedicated to Ray Charles. She is now on stage with the orchestra for a selection of songs. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 23. Portico Quartet This young London-based quartet use electronics to add new layers to the sound of saxophone, keys, bass and drums. There is also an important role for the hang, a cross between steel pan and gong. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 18. Puma The Puma trio, one of the most promising names in the forward-thinking Norwegian jazz scene, create a varied and continuously changing tapestry of sound using strings, keys, drums and a multitude of electronics. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 15. The Cookers The Cookers, seven legendary American musicians, are keeping alive hard bop, which originated in the 1950s in response to the popularity of cool jazz. They are Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, Craig Handy, David Weiss, George Cables, Cecil McBee and Billy Hart. Bimhuis, Amsterdam, February 25. |
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