Masterclass Reinier Baas & Ben van Gelder

Name: Masterclass Reinier Baas & Ben van Gelder
Start: 2024-09-27T12:30:00+02:00
Location: Dependance Conservatorium Maastricht

Schedule

Fri Sep 27 2024 at 12:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Dependance Conservatorium Maastricht | Maastricht, LI

- Free admission, no reservations required -
Saxophonist Ben van Gelder and guitarist Reinier Baas come to Conservatorium Maastricht while touring their third collaborative record, 'This Is Water'. Before presenting their record at the AINSI during the Pop-Up Jazz Club, Ben and Philip will be giving a plenary session and presentation on a variety of topics, before working separately with our saxophone and guitar departments respectively.
See you there!
More about Gelder and Reinier Baas
With saxophone and guitar alone, Ben van Gelder and Reinier Baas sound like an entire orchestra.” - Volkskrant
Saxophonist Ben van Gelder and guitarist Reinier Baas proudly announce the release of their third collaborative record, ‘This Is Water’. This album is a testament to their unique artistic synergy, rooted in the American jazz tradition, but with unmistakably European flair. Drawing from a shared musical vocabulary developed during their 15-year collaboration, Baas and van Gelder effortlessly navigate a diverse range of moods and atmospheres.
Four deeply authentic musicians - each of them admired greatly by the duo - make a guest appearance on 'This Is Water'. Baas and van Gelder wrote new music for each of them specifically. These tailor-made songs are intended as vehicles for expression that cater to the strengths of each guest, with a focus on improvisation. Pianist Cory Smythe adds singular, ethereal textures, challenging the duo to venture into unknown, microtonal territory. Drummer Jeff Ballard - a childhood hero to the duo - radiates a deep understanding of music, and its power to connect and communicate selflessly. Lastly, ‘This Is Water’ features drummer Han Bennink and pianist Marta Warelis, both uncompromising and willing to sacrifice perfection for the sake of emotional resonance.
To celebrate the release of ‘This Is Water’, Reinier Baas & Ben van Gelder will embark on a tour of Europe, starting in the fall of ‘24. Venues include the BIMHUIS in Amsterdam, Rockit Festival in Groningen, AMR in Geneva and Le Consulat Voltaire in Paris.