Greetje Bijma

Otis Sandsjö

Gard Nilssen

Three day event for young musicians will start with a session led by three renowned players.

young and experienced players from improvised music will encounter each other at international jazz platform, which will take place during three days at the bimhuis. of vital importance during this event will be the three mentors, who will lead a session for the participants on the opening night. greetje bijma is a true legend who made an impact on dutch free jazz with her voice. drummer gard nilssen is one of the spearheads of the scandinavian underground. and saxophonist otis sandsjö breaks open jazz with influences from hip-hop and electronica. international jazz platform is a combination of a festival with ground-breaking concerts and  a conference with workshops. young musicians and professionals will share experiences and support each other, both during formal sessions and informal meetings. during this special edition we’re joining forces with the better live project and we’ll focus on sustainability in the live music sector.

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Session opening by Greetje Bijma, Gard Nilssen & Otis Sandsjö

Young and experienced players from improvised music will encounter each other at International Jazz Platform, which will take place during three days at the BIMHUIS. Of vital importance during this event will be the three mentors, who will lead a session for the participants on the opening night. Greetje Bijma is a true legend who made an impact on Dutch free jazz with her voice. Drummer Gard Nilssen is one of the spearheads of the Scandinavian underground. And saxophonist Otis Sandsjö breaks open jazz with influences from hip-hop and electronica.

International Jazz Platform is a combination of a festival with ground-breaking concerts and  a conference with workshops. Young musicians and professionals will share experiences and support each other, both during formal sessions and informal meetings. During this special edition we’re joining forces with the Better Live project and we’ll focus on sustainability in the live music sector.

Greetje Bijma vocals, Otis Sandsjö sax, Gard Nilssen drums

Petter Eldh

Mette Rasmussen

Val Jeanty

Savannah Harris

Young and experienced players from improvised music will encounter each other for three days at International Jazz Platform Amsterdam. Wrapping up the second day on our stage will be a true all-star group, known for their sensational interplay on sax, bass and drums with samples, electronics and turntables. ØKSE means ‘axe’ in Danish and refers not only to one of humankind’s oldest tools, but also to the force and energy that connects us.

ØKSE collaborated with various hip-hop artists on the eponymous album that appeared on Backwoodz Studioz last year, ‘a blast of a debut record somewhere in between Nordic and Haitian Vodou symbolism’ (Gonzo Circus). All four members have previously performed on our stage: Danish saxophonist Mette Rasmussen and Swedish bassist Petter Eldh with their own formations, Haitian turntablist Val Jeanty with Kris Davis and New York-based drummer Savannah Harris with Or Bareket.

Mette Rasmussen sax, Val Jeanty sound chemist, Petter Eldh bass/sampling, Savannah Harris drums

Økse ft. Mette Rasmussen, Val Jeanty, Petter Eldh & Savannah Harris

John Dikeman

Ziv Taubenfeld

Frank Gratkowski

Christian Achim Kühn

Esat Ekincioglu

Young and experienced players from improvised music will encounter each other for three days at International Jazz Platform Amsterdam. On the last evening, the participants will join forces for a concert on our stage, where they will form three new bands. Then the room will be taken over by Kuhn Fu, a spectacular band from Berlin mixing psychedelic rock and jazz while leaning towards cabaret, surf, metal, Zappa and Monty Python.

The unknown talents will be introduced on stage by three European music greats, vocalist Greetje Bijma, drummer Gard Nilssen and saxophonist Otis Sandsjö. After the break, guitarist Christian Kühn will appear with his red Telecaster and richly varied compositions. In his band Kuhn Fu we see familiar names alongside rising stars of European improvised music: Frank Gratkowski, Otis Sandjö, Ziv Taubenfeld, Sofia Salvo, Esat Ekincioglu and George Hadow.

Frank Gratkowski alto sax/clarinet, John Dikeman tenor sax, Sofia Salvo baritone sax, Ziv Taubenfeld bass clarinet, Christian Achim Kühn guitar/composition, Esat Ekincioglu bass, George Hadow drums

KUHN FU | IJP FINAL CONCERT

Alexander von Schlippenbach

Jon Irabagon

Joe Fonda

Barry Altschul

Since the 1960s, Barry Altschul has been active in both the avant-garde and mainstream of New York jazz—he made name as a drummer with Paul Bley and Anthony Braxton, but he also played with Art Pepper and Lee Konitz. His trio 3Dom Factor proves that after more than a century, American jazz can still sound energetic, open-minded and exciting. Alongside original compositions, the repertoire includes free interpretations of standards. Special guest is an absolute pioneer of the European jazz avant-garde, Alexander Von Schlippenbach.

Setting the tone is tenor saxophonist Jon Irabagon, who won the Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition at a younger age and previously performed on our stage with Dave Douglas and Rudy Royston. Double bassist Joe Fonda has a shared history with Altschul, for example, playing a concert here in the FAB Trio with violinist Billy Bang. The piano playing of Alexander Von Schlippenbach combines influences from modern jazz such as Thelonious Monk with principles from the European classical avant-garde.

Jon Irabagon sax, Alex Von Schlippenbach piano, Joe Fonda bass, Barry Altschul drums

Barry Altschul’s 3Dom Factor with Joe Fonda + Jon Irabagon ft. Alexander von Schlippenbach

Kaigal-ool Khovalyg

Radik Tyulyush

How does the word “mysterious” sound? You might find the answer in the traditional, ritualistic throat singing of Huun Huur Tu. These musicians, hailing from the Central Asian land of Tuva, create an enthralling sound rich in undertones and overtones. By using their unique throat-singing technique, they can produce both a low note (the drone) and its overtones simultaneously, effectively singing two or even three notes at once.

What is no longer a mystery, however, is the worldwide success of the quartet. They quickly became an established name in the international world music scene, thanks to their modern presentation of traditional throat singing. In recent years, the ensemble has toured extensively, performing on stage up to 200 times a year.

Kaigal-ool Khovalyg vocals/igyl, Radik Tyulyush vocals/byzaanchi/khomuz, Alexei Saryglar vocals/tuyug/tungur/igyl, Sayan Bapa vocals/toschpulur/guitar/igyl

Huun Huur Tu

Chaerin Im

Joy Guidry

Bruno Ferro Xavier Da Silva

Pierre Bastien

On the Intergalactic Nights you can expect short performances in all kinds of shapes and sizes. In this edition we meet musicians who seek interaction with electronic and mechanical tools. They hail from all over the world, from Tapei to Texas. The solo and duo performances will be strung together by bar pianist Chaerin Im.

JOY GUIDRY
Joy Guidry is a bassoonist, versatile improviser, performance artist, and composer of experimental, daring new works that embody a deep love of storytelling. Joy’s music channels her inner child in honor of their ancestors and predecessors. She performed at renowned stages and festivals, as well as art museums and biennales. She has been commissioned by the JACK Quartet, among others.

PIERRE BASTIEN & BRUNO FERRO XAVIER DA SILVA
Pierre Bastien builds his own machineries at the cross between music and visual art, blending live trumpet sounds with screen projections and mechanical sound sculptures in a very poetic way. He will perform with visual artist and bass guitarist Bruno Ferro Xavier Da Silva, who plays rhythmically as well as melodically, using a battery of effects to create the most bizarre sounds.

PING-EN HUNG
In her musical endeavors, Ping-En Hung aims to connect with people profoundly, touching the inner recesses of their emotions. Chinese philosophy holds a special place in her heart and she draws inspiration from film and dance. In her solo performances she fuses bass guitar and electronics, alternating improvisations with compositions and soundscapes. Ping-En Hung is from Taipei and is currently living in Amsterdam.

CHAERIN IM
In a relatively short time, South-Korean pianist Chaerin Im has earned her place in Dutch jazz, collaborating with the likes of Ben van Gelder, Reinier Baas, Ernst Reijseger and Sun-Mi Hong. As a band leader she won the Keep An Eye International Jazz Award in 2024 and was selected shortly thereafter as a Young Artist of the Year by Dutch newspaper NRC.

Chaerin Im bar pianist, Joy Guidry elektronics/fagot, Ping-En Hung elektronics/bass guitar, Pierre Bastien & Bruno Ferro Xavier da Silva trumpet/self made instruments & bass guitar

AN INTERGALACTIC NIGHT – JOY GUIDRY, PIERRE BASTIEN & BRUNO FERRO XAVIER DA SILVA, PING-EN HUNG, CHAERIN IM

Ruike Shinpei

Otomo Yoshihide

Hiroaki Mizutani

Yoshigaki Yasuhiro

Otomo Yoshihide’s New Jazz Quintet (ONJQ) is a Japanese experimental ensemble led by composer, sound producer, turntablist and guitarist Otomo Yoshihide. What John Zorn means to the New York scene, Otomo Yoshihide means to the Japanese, by liberating jazz in a radical way through collaborating with the most diverse musicians and sound artists. ONJQ continues to search for a captivating balance between melodic structures and intense moments of improvisation.

Since 2011, the ONJQ has been giving its own spin on the jazz idiom with free improvisations as well as covers of admired composers such as Eric Dolphy, Charlie Haden and Kurt Weill. The group has collaborated with likeminded players such as Mats Gustafsson, Axel Dörner and Jim O’Rourke. Otomo Yoshihide made name with the groundbreaking band Ground Zero by experimenting with noise, samples, turntables and prepared guitars. In the Tokyo club scene he brought together countless musicians. Parallel to that he celebrates success as a soundtrack composer.

Ruike Shinpei trumpet, Osamu Imagome trombone, Otomo Yoshihide electric guitar, Hiroaki Mizutani bass, Yoshigaki Yasuhiro drums

Otomo Yoshihide’s New Jazz Quintet

Luciana Souza

Trio Corrente

It can rightly be called a spectacular combination: Luciana Souza, generally considered as one of the leading voices in jazz, and Trio Corrente, which has been causing one sensation after another in Brazilian music. Together they made the album Cometa, with energetic sambas and originals. The album exudes a feeling of hope and joy and was inspired by the timeless collaboration between Elis Regina and Trio Zimbo.

Luciana Souza grew up in São Paulo as the daughter of poet Teresa Souza and singer-songwriter Walter Santos Souza, leading figures in the bossa nova movement. As a vocalist she continues to innovate and at the same time pay tribute to legendary Brazilian songwriters such as Jobim and Gilberto Gil. Coming from the sizzling São Paulo scene as well, the virtuoso Trio Corrente has won a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for Song for Maura, their collaboration with Paquito D’Rivera.

Luciana Souza vocals, Fabio Torres piano, Paulo Paulelli bass, Edu Ribeiro drums

Luciana Souza and Trio Corrente

Adam

Maggie

Christie

Eric

Anna

Standard

Udo Demandt

Joshua Lutz

Angelo Ursini

Stephan Braun

Theo de Blasis

Swinging Latin jazz with Brazilian rhythms and adventurous improvisations.

During a Cello Lounge in 2002, the ensemble of cellist Chieko Donker Duyvis captivated restaurant 4’33 with their swinging Latin music. In the same year they won the Dias Latinos Award and Chieko was given the opportunity to get to work as a Young Maker during the Grachtenfestival. With their adventurous improvisations and groovy Brazilian rhythms, the young collective is starting to spread their wings abroad, as well.

Chieko Donker Duyvis cello/vocals, Angelo Ursini flute/clarinet, César Puente double bass, Theo de Blasis guitar, Joshua Lutz piano, Udo Demandt percussion.

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