Reinier Baas & Ben Van Gelder at Jazz At The Lescar at Jazz At The Lescar

A unique chance to hear two of the foremost musicians on the European and NYC jazz scenes. Guitarist Reinier Baas’ music is idiosyncratic and focused, full of unexpected rhythmic and dynamic turns. Alto sax player Ben Van Gelder mixes lyricism and tranquility with explosive virtuosity. Their most recent recording ‘Smash Hits’ was recorded with the Grammy award-winning Metropole Orkest, and released in 2018. Reinier Baas has been Artist in Residence at the Südtirol Jazzfestival, and commissioned by both the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Royal Concertgebouw. Ben Van Gelder has collaborated and studied with the likes of Jason Moran, Lee Konitz, and toured his own ensemble extensively in Europe, Japan and the U.S., winning multiple awards. Rooted in American jazz, but also unmistakeably European, riveting, expressive and original, don’t miss them....

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A unique chance to hear two of the foremost musicians on the European and NYC jazz scenes. Guitarist Reinier Baas’ music is idiosyncratic and focused, full of unexpected rhythmic and dynamic turns. Alto sax player Ben Van Gelder mixes lyricism and tranquility with explosive virtuosity. Their most recent recording ‘Smash Hits’ was recorded with the Grammy award-winning Metropole Orkest, and released in 2018. Reinier Baas has been Artist in Residence at the Südtirol Jazzfestival, and commissioned by both the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Royal Concertgebouw. Ben Van Gelder has collaborated and studied with the likes of Jason Moran, Lee Konitz, and toured his own ensemble extensively in Europe, Japan and the U.S., winning multiple awards. Rooted in American jazz, but also unmistakeably European, riveting, expressive and original, don’t miss them.
"Truly surprising... the top of their generation." JAZZENZO
"A breathtakingly talented guitarist, who is able to impress and touch with his instrument, and a gifted composer who dares to take risk on top of this." JAZZISM
"One of the best saxophone players under 30, with a luminous, pure, personal sound." JAZZTIMES

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