ORBITS X SPACE IS THE PLACE FALL SERIES #2

dinner 18.30; music 20 h

2nd evening in the adventurous Orbits x Space is the Place fall series in the basement of the Dokzaal.

Two special guests tonight to perform with the international music scene of Amsterdam; one of the front runners of the Scandinavian impro/jazz scene Gard Nilssen and Chicago based saxophonist Ken Vandermark. Drummer Gard Nilssen, saxophonist Aviv Noam and bassist Omer Govreen will play together for the first time, Ken Vandermark and Terrie Ex have a long history together, also with The Ex and Lean Left. Bassist Omer Govreen will play with his own quartet, consisting of the finest jazz musicians in town.

Aviv Noam / Gard Nilssen / Omer Govreen
Jazz and skilled trio action. Saxophonist Aviv Noam, who previously won the prestigious Dutch Jazz Competition with his Quartet, draws inspiration from the avant-garde of the 1950s and ’60s, infusing his performances with chaos and melodic grooves. Norwegian drummer and composer Gard Nilssen will be coming specifically for this concert, representing his unique and avant-garde scene, known for his work with Acoustic Unity Band and Supersonic Orchestra—both of which have previously performed in the Netherlands. Completing the trio is Omer Govreen, a familiar stage-mate of Aviv and a double bass player active in various formations, including his own Quartet, which also features during the fall series.
Aviv Noam – saxophone | Gard Nilssen – drums | Omer Govreen – double bass

Omer Govreen Quartet
Emotive and daring, Omer Govreen’s quartet features, of course, Omer himself, along with Aleksander Sever, Wouter Kline, and Floris Kappeyne. After releasing their acclaimed album Maya in 2022, you can expect elegant yet raw, propulsive and melodic music presented with verve on stage.
Omer Govreen – double bass | Aleksander Sever – vibraphone | Floris Kappeyne – piano | Wouter Kühne – drums

Ken Vandermark / Terrie Ex
Terrie Ex and Ken Vandermark’s collaboration is marked by energetic and raw interaction, exploring the contrasts in their longlasting craftsmanship. Vandermark’s sharp, turbulent reed rhythms and Terrie’s intense, dynamic guitar play come together to create an improvisational sound with a touch of humor.
Terrie Ex – guitar | Ken Vandermark – reeds

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Tickets via spaceistheplace.eu, sliding scale 10, – 15,- euro

Orbits x Space is the Place fall series – October 15, November 19 & December 17 at Dokzaal, Amsterdam

Continuing their refreshing programming, Orbits has offered Amsterdam’s improv scene showcases featuring some of the city’s most creative young musicians. A meant-to-be combination with Space is the Place, right?! Alignment with the listeners and a good dose of surprising elements are key. Includes a nutritious and tasty meal each time. Come and join us.

With: Novelo Vago, Elder Ones + Karen Ng, Julien Desprez / Aviv Noam / Gard Nilssen / Omer Govreen, Omer Govreen Quartet, Ken Vandermark / Terrie Ex, Lida Brouskari, Hristo Goleminov / Siebren Smink, Ruidoscuro