The famous ICP Orchestra returns to our stage once again. In 1967, together with pianist/composer Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink stood at the foundations of this orchestra, which is currently known as one of the most creative groups in modern jazz. Mengelberg passed away in 2017, but his compositions are kept alive by a basically steady line-up. Mengelberg’s compositions are the starting point, but no ICP concert is ever the same.
The musicians of the ICP Orchestra have learned to deal with each other’s quirks, when it comes to timing and intonation. They know how to confuse each other, to bend or derail the music while performing. Because of that, the music is full of surprises, unexpected turns, flexible grace and weird eruptions.
“…The Instant Composers Pool Orchestra, from Amsterdam, ….they are scholars and physical comedians, critics and joy-spreaders.” – The New York Times
Michael Moore saxophone/clarinet, Ab Baars saxophone/clarinet, Tobias Delius tenor sax, Joost Buis trombone, Thomas Heberer trumpet, Mary Oliver violin/viola, Guus Janssen piano, Ernst Glerum bass, Han Bennink drums