Jazz on the edge...
The four musicians of Thelonious 4 play together to give their own interpretation of the music of Thelonious Monk.
Coming from different musical backgrounds the band members always reach for the highest level of expression. This working ensemble approaches the traditional quartet format from a new perspective, creating a unique ensemble sound. The blend of tenor saxophone and electric jazzguitar is a beguiling one, and this Amsterdam based jazzquartet exploits it with great skill. The neat band is complemented by steady and highly creative double bass and drums.
With the release of their first album “Thelonious 4” one can here a shared vision of swing, taste and execution. This foursome reflects the true heart of Monk's music, ballads and sly blues or vigorous groove music.
Thelonious 4 played on different festivals such as Te Gast in Garnwerd and in various jazzclubs like De Badcuyp
Iman Spaargaren plays saxophones and clarinet. He studied with o.a. Ferdinand Povel, Simon Rigter, Ben van den Dungen, Ben Herman and Dick Oatts. Iman has his own groups Captain Hook and European Union Quartet with which he released several cd’s. Check him out at: www.imanspaargaren.nl
Guillermo Celano plays guitar and has his own ensemble ‘Intuit Quintet’ with o.a. Arnold Dooyeweerd and Flin van Hemmen and the project ‘Celano-Baggiani Group’. After studying in Buenos Aires he did his masters in Amsterdam.
Andreas Metzler, double bassplayer pur sang, is an all round player. Apart from doing gigs with o.a. Saskia Laroo, Berend van den Berg and Joris Roelofs, he played at the Dutch Jazzcompetition with Metzler & Flautau in 2005.
Jurjen Bakker is the drummer of jazzquintet Quincey. He studied with Marcel Serierse and Martijn Vink at the Amsterdam Conservatory and took masterclasses with o.a. Bill Stewart, Jack DeJohnette and Ari Hoenig.
More information about Thelonious 4 can be found on www.thelonious4.com
Check out a great review - in german - on: www.agas-schmitz.com
Check out a video review on Huse Jazzt 2012 on: Huse Jazzt 2012
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