The journey continues, just back from NL, getting ready to go to Brazil organized by NYJW which I am the co-founder of. This will be an adventure… will report:)
LIVE at MEZZROW with Kenny Wessel and Jay Anderson
Very much looking forward to play with Kenny and Jay, at the intimate and highly respected MEZZROW in the West Village (NYC). Shows 7:30 and 9pm on TUESDAY March 5, 2024 https://www.smallslive.com/events/27318-kenny-wessel-marc-mommaas-jay-anderson/
SOLO sax concert at the Stedelijk Museum of Alkmaar – SOLD OUT
What an amazing night this was. Sold out, a fantastic audience, great acoustics, surrounded by contemporary art, organized with passion and love for the arts in its biggest form. Below two reviews. I must say, I am proud of this concert and grateful for this special opportunity, especially a big thanks to Dick Hovenga from […]
Pop up Concert Sat. Feb3 with NIKOLAJ HESS
At the NYJW main space – 7pm Coming up a concert with Nikolaj Hess on Piano, a celebrated pianist from Denmark. We have been playing together since 1999, my musical brother in crime:) Special guests will be joining us, if you are up for the hang, stop by: Sat. Feb.3rd, 7pm (1 hour)NYJW main space265W […]
In the top 100 of best Jazz releases in 2023 (#31)
By Bill Milkowski Great news, ‘into the Briarch Patch’ co-lead with Kenny and Jay, made it on Milkowski’s list. Bill is a journalist with a deep passion for Jazz and a stellar reputation in the Jazz scene. There are a lot of great records on the list, so time to do some listening:) I am […]
Start the year 2024 with a very special concert in the Netherlands.
https://writteninmusic.com/special/art-music-art/
Review of ‘into the Briar Patch’ by Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG (Downtown Music Gallery).
KENNY WESSEL / MARC MOMMAAS / JAY ANDERSON – In the Briar Patch (Nonotes Records 0103; USA) Featuring Kenny Wessel on electric guitar, Marc Mommaas on tenor sax and Jay Anderson on double bass. For more than thirty years, I’ve heard jazz guitarist Kenny Wessel play with a number of fine bands: Ornette Coleman’s 2nd […]
Highly anticipated new release with the late Frank Kimbrough, Ron Horton’s ‘Prayers for Andrew’ is out on vinyl.
This was an incredible recording project recorded in the original Systems Two studios in Brooklyn engineered by the great Michael Marciano. Lead by Ron Horton, theme Andrew Hill. The lineup: Ron Horton – John O’Gallegher – Marty Ehrlich – Frank Kimbrough – Dean Johnson – Tim Horner and me. A double release on the highest […]
CD-release & highly anticipated solo concert at the Stedelijk Museum of Alkmaar..
Coming up are CD’release gigs, a new recording project, and a highly anticipated solo concert in my home country, the Netherlands, on Feb. 24, 2024. DEC 2: Release gig with Kenny Wessel & Jay Anderson – at the NYJW main space, 265W 37th street – 10th fl. in NYC Press release SOLO concert Saturday Feb. […]
Coming up: Into the Briar Patch with Jay Anderson and Kenny Wessel
Very excited to present a new release, a collaborative project that includes 5 compositions of mine and 5 from Kenny. No drums, a very intimate setting with a natural flow and deep connection. Let me know what you think:) Oh… before I forget, I did the design, man, that was tricky.