New Market Quartet – “A Joyous Jazz Revival”
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A group of fine musicians getting together for a joyous jazz revival after having been leaders and sidemen in many important formations in the Dutch jazz scene for the last 20 years. The first time they played together in a loose setting, organized by drummer Dick Verbeeck in the (in)famous “Cotton Club” on Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt, they knew they had to form a steady group. They enjoy playing in an energetic, spontaneous style of jazz music, based on the tradition of modern jazz. Their music is based on originals and great jazz standards, featuring the virtuosic interplay of Paul and Axel, grounded on the strong foundation of one of Holland’s most prolific rhythm sections.
The sound of Paul van der Feen‘s alto-sax is a kaleidoscope and unique blend of the melodic mastery of Paul Desmond and the virtuosic power of John Coltrane. His playing is supported by the harmonic depth and flexibility of Axel Hagen, who would describe his playing being home somewhere between Jim Hall and the unsung hero of Jazz guitar Billy Bean, next to the strong influence of Axel’s most important teacher Wim Overgaauw.
Dick Verbeeck‘s feel and imagination as a drummer next to the powerful bass notes of Ulli Glassmann make the “New Market Quartet” a must have for any jazz venue. The list of internationally known musicians, the individual members of the group performed with, is long and impressive. Come hear them play at the Amsterdam’s Cotton Club, where they have become a household name, or check the groups agenda for a concert nearby you.
bookings through: axel@axelhagen.com tel.:+31 6 15 69 29 03
Soundcloud (Live recording from 2015)
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