Mo van der Does Motet

In the BIMHUIS Productions series REFLEX we invite musicians to reflect on the world and society. The curator of this edition is alto saxophonist Mo van der Does. His vision will be shaped by his seven-piece Motet, through which he is displaying influences from the likes of Charles Mingus, Maurice Ravel en heroes of contemporary jazz.

Motet is the seven-piece formation led by Mo van der Does, who has earned acclaim for his tone, his lyricism and his improvisational skills. His band features major talents from Dutch scene and beyond. The group can be as flexible as a small ensemble and as powerful as a big band, while exploring composition, orchestration and improvisation.

Through long lasting friendships and musical connections these musicians have built up a mutual trust that allows them to go all the way on stage. Their sonic world is characterized by lyrical melodies and strong grooves, while interchanging intimate, melancholic parts with orchestral eruptions.

Mo van der Does alto saxophone, clarinet & composition, Jessie Brevé bass clarinet, Alistair Payne trumpet, Matthias van den Brande tenor saxophone, Floris Kappeyne piano, Tijs Klaassen double bass, Wouter Kühne drums