Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink, Peter Van Bergen, Ab Baars, Louis Andriessen, Michael Moore, Willem Breuker, the Clusone Trio--these may not be household names in the United States, but in the wide world of jazz they're becoming known as the leaders of the vibrant Dutch jazz scene. Vividly chronicled by Kevin Whitehead, New Dutch Swing presents these musicians, their music (and even pianist Misha Mengelberg's hilarious pork chop recipe) with wit and insight. What sets this book apart from the field (apart from its eccentric cast of characters) is Whitehead's writing. When he describes drummer Han Bennink's loud and aggressive style, his language beats its own rhythm. He writes: "Bennink's 4/4 flexing is so in your face you can't miss it…. Bennink can chingaching on ride cymbals with the best, and his snare accents prod and poke, cuff you about the head: I'm doing something, why don't you?" Whitehead also displays remarkable access to these musicians, sharing small moments (Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg playing chess) and anecdotes (hilarious descriptions of Clusone Trio's absurd stage antics) that make this volume ring. Dutch jazz is known for being entertaining. This book follows suit. --S. Duda
300,Briggan Krauss,Knitting Factory,Avant-Garde Jazz,Free Improvisation,Free Jazz,Jazz,Jazz Music,Modern Creative,Pop
Jazz Music:
- Abstract Impressions [Import]
- Altona [Import]
- Ancient Treasures [Enhanced]
- Au Chat Qui Peche [Limited Edition] [Live]
- Belo Horizonte
- Blood Lines
- Blue Keys
- Bossa Hula Nova [Import]
- Celebrate Vincent Youmans
- Chickenfarm [Import]
Jazz Music
End of the World/Rain & Tears [Import] [Limited Edition]
Come with Me [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
Mambo Mania [Import] [Original recording remastered]