A Handful Of Stories Angelo Verploegen

• 1 Hub's Hub 04:47
• 2 Brad's Feast 05:56
• 3 Monky Business 05:09
• 4 Kikker en de Horizon 11:00
• 5 File Under Exit 05:49
• 6 Little Dancer 07:08
• 7 By The End Of The Day 08:30
• Total Runtime 48:19

Info for A Handful Of Stories

Spannung erwartetes Album "A Handful of Stories", seine fünfte Zusammenarbeit mit unserem Label. Dieses swingende Jazz-Quintett-Projekt unter der Leitung von Verploegen ist ein Zeugnis seines vielseitigen musikalischen Werdegangs und zeigt seine einzigartige Fähigkeit, verschiedene Jazzstile von Straight-Ahead-Jazz bis hin zu freier Improvisation zu durchqueren.

In A Handful of Stories" blickt Verploegen zurück und präsentiert eine Auswahl von Originalkompositionen, die in den letzten 25 Jahren entstanden sind. Diese Kompositionen, die für eine Vielzahl von Formationen und Anlässen konzipiert wurden, werden nun von einem Quintett außergewöhnlicher Musiker neu interpretiert. Verploegen wird bei diesem musikalischen Abenteuer von dem Saxophonisten Nils van Haften, dem Pianisten Marc van Roon, dem Bassisten Guus Bakker und dem Schlagzeuger Jasper van Hulten begleitet.

Der Titel 'A Handful of Stories' hat eine besondere Bedeutung. Dies ist Verploegens fünftes Album bei Just Listen Records, und das fünfköpfige Quintett spiegelt das Thema des Albums wider: Nachdenken, Feiern und RepertoireDas Album enthält Kompositionen, die von Lebenserfahrungen, magischen Auftritten und Momenten der Reflexion inspiriert sind. Hub's Hub", das erste Stück des Albums, ist eine Hommage an den verstorbenen Hub van Laar, einen niederländischen Meister in der Entwicklung von Trompeten und Flügelhörnern, der Verploegen nicht nur inspirierte und sein Instrument baute, sondern mit dem ihn auch eine tiefe Freundschaft verband. Mit dieser berührenden Komposition wird Hubs Vermächtnis gewürdigt.

Brad's Feast", ein weiteres herausragendes Stück, ist ein lebhaftes Stück, das Verploegen am Morgen nach seiner ersten Begegnung mit dem Brad Mehldau Trio im Amsterdamer Bimhuis schrieb. Dieser unvergessliche Abend hinterließ bei ihm einen anhaltenden Zustand der Freude, der ihn zur Schaffung der Melodie und eines beschwingten 12/8-Grooves inspirierte. Verploegen hat den Song zwar schon mehrmals in verschiedenen Besetzungen aufgenommen, doch ist dies die erste Quintett-Aufnahme.

Frog and the Horizon" ist ein originelles Quintettstück, inspiriert von einer Geschichte von Max Velthuijs, der für seine beliebten Kinderbücher mit Tierfiguren bekannt ist. Die Komposition erzählt von der Reise des Frosches, der die Kunst des Reisens überschätzt und romantisiert und darauf besteht, sich einem erfahrenen Reisenden, der Ratte, anzuschließen. Ihr Abenteuer nimmt unerwartete Wendungen, und die Komposition stellt die kontrastreichen Momente des Reisens wunderbar dar.

Diese und andere Kompositionen auf dem Album sind eine vielfältige und reichhaltige Sammlung von Originalwerken, die Verploegens einzigartiges Erzählen durch Musik einfangen.

Lassen Sie sich diese bemerkenswerte Veröffentlichung nicht entgehen, denn Angelo Verploegen und sein Quintett laden Sie auf eine fesselnde Reise durch "A Handful of Stories" ein. Dieses Album verspricht eine Fundgrube musikalischer Erlebnisse zu werden, in der sich die Essenz des swingenden Jazz mit der Kunst des Geschichtenerzählens vermischt, alles verpackt in Verploegens einzigartigen Stil.

Angelo Verploegen, Flügelhorn
Nils van Haften, Saxophone
Marc van Roon, Klavier
Guus Bakker, Kontrabass
Jasper van Hulten, Schlagzeug

Angelo Verploegen
(1961) a prolific trumpeter and flugelhorn virtuoso, embarked on his musical odyssey in the small town of Oss, Netherlands, where he joined the local brass band at the age of 11. His journey led him to embrace the trumpet, and in 1980, he set course for Amsterdam, enrolling in musicology at Amsterdam University and the Jazz Department of the Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory. Angelo's career blossomed within the vibrant Amsterdam music scene of the 1980s, as he delved into salsa, theater, and improvisation, collaborating with luminaries such as Jaap Blonk, Michael Moore, Larry Fishkind, and many more.

In 1986, Angelo's pivotal partnership with guitarist Corrie van Binsbergen laid the foundation for his diverse musical exploration. The formation of the sextet, The Houdini's, in 1987, marked a groundbreaking chapter, touring the world, recording with prominent ensembles, and collaborating with celebrated composers. His musical journey continued through different projects and collaborations, from Toïs to the Amsterdam Jazz Trio and exciting improvisational experiences. Angelo's career as an educator commenced in 2001, and his path eventually led to celebrated releases, awards, and partnerships with renowned musicians and bands like Michiel Braam's Bik Bent Braam , David Kweksilber Big Band, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and Metropole Orkest setting the stage for more musical adventures in the years to come.

Nils van Haften
(born 1969, The Netherlands) is a versatile Dutch saxophonist, conductor, and educator. Graduating with honors from the Rotterdam Conservatory (now Codarts) in 1994, he has established himself as an accomplished musician. As a saxophonist proficient in multiple reed instruments, including soprano, tenor, and baritone saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute, Nils has recorded over 30 albums and performed with a wide array of ensembles such as The Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra, The Dutch Jazz Orchestra, The Metropole Orkest, The Frankfurt Radio Bigband, and The New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra. His talents extend beyond performing as he is also an acclaimed conductor, leading groups like The Dutch Jazz Collective, West Coast Big Band, and Bigband Blast. Nils has achieved remarkable success as a conductor, earning first prizes at the International Big Band Competition in The Netherlands in 2016, 2017, and 2022 with the West Coast Big Band and Bigband Blast. Nils is recognized for his distinct and exploratory playing style, echoing legends like Stan Getz, and has received high praise from luminaries in the world of jazz, including Bob Brookmeyer.

Marc van Roon
The accomplished Dutch jazz pianist Marc van Roon was born in The Hague in 1963. He studied jazz piano at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, honing his skills under the guidance of renowned teachers. Throughout his career, Marc has collaborated with various prominent musicians, including Ack van Rooyen, Michael Moore, Fay Claassen, Eric Vloeimans, and Greg Osby. Notably, he's known for his association with the European Jazz Trio and his contributions to their albums, working alongside accomplished jazz artists like Charlie Mariano, Art Farmer, and Jesse van Ruller. In addition to his impressive performing career, Marc is a dedicated educator, sharing his expertise as a teacher and mentor at various conservatories and institutions, such as the Prins Claus Conservatory, Codarts, and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. His commitment to jazz education extends to his involvement in curriculum development, making a significant impact on the next generation of jazz musicians.

Guus Bakker
born 1996, Guus Bakker completed his master's degree at the Rotterdam Conservatory, specializing in both the double bass and electric bass. Since then, Guus has become a highly sought-after bassist in the Dutch and Belgian music scenes. He has performed with artists spanning various musical genres, including pop, jazz, and chanson.

His collaborative projects have included working with musicians and bands such as Ellen ten Damme, Gare du Nord, Wende Snijders, Eric Vloeimans, Clazz ensemble, Rogier Telderman, Michiel Stekelenburg, Tutu Puoane, Dick de Graaf, Rembrandt Frerichs, Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra, and Wouter Hamel.

Apart from his extensive work as a sideman, Guus released his debut album as a bandleader in 2014. The album, titled "Polder," was released on ZenneZ Records and features exclusively composed tracks by Guus Bakker himself.

Jasper van Hulten
born in 1981, is an accomplished drummer who studied contemporary music and drums at the Rotterdam Conservatory. He embarked on a successful career performing with various ensembles and musicians, including singer Wouter Hamel, with whom he recorded five albums. Jasper's diverse journey also led him to the renowned electric-improvisation band 'Gatecrash,' under the leadership of trumpeter Eric Vloeimans, where they produced award-winning albums and toured extensively worldwide. In addition, he has collaborated with a multitude of respected artists, further establishing himself as a versatile and highly skilled drummer in the contemporary music scene. Notably, Jasper is a close collaborator with Angelo Verploegen, recording the critically acclaimed albums 'The Duke Book' (2019) and 'The Art of Traveling Light' (2020), alongside guitarist Wim Bronnenberg, showcasing his remarkable musicianship and versatility.

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