New ways of Jazz

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JAZZ: Contemporary Jazz, JAZZ: World Fusion

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For nearly ten years violinist Oene van Geel and bassist Mark Haanstra played together in various groups. Throughout the years they developed a unique and catchy style that expressed their ideas about music. They worked together in the groovinâ chamber music band âMosaicâ. The group âBhedamâ took them to India as an inspiration for their music. And then there is the alternative popmusic of âVoerâ. After their last band Osmosis they now initiated the new group âOxymore Quintetâ, the first one they started together!

This band started at the end of 2006. The line up is nothing less than a dream: saxophonist Guillaume Orti, pianist Harmen Fraanje and drummer Chander Sardjoe are pushing the limits of the music with their unique and personal styles. The group narrows the gap between composition and improvisation whether they play a Radiohead arrangement or one of their own compositions. The unifying factor is groove and a sincere joy of playing. Oxymore Quintet has found a sound where abstractions become clear and experiment feels good.

Beginning 2008 their debut cd has been released at Trytone Records.

Mark Haanstra (1974) started with classical piano at the age of 6. Switched to bass in his teenages and soon went to studie bass guitar and double bass at the Conservatory of Hilversum. He graduated cum laude September 1997 with an honorable mention for composition. Additionally he studied in Pune, India with Rudraveena master Pt. Hindraj Divekar.
He won several prices, including the âDutch Jazz Competitionâ with the âNemesis Quartetâ (1994), âGeelâ (1998) and âAgogâ (2002).
His recognizable sound and flexibility enables him to play in many different groups and projects varying from improvised to composed music. He has recorded over 20 cdâs. The last years he toured all over Europe, USA, India, Africa and South America. Mark teaches bass guitar at the Prins Claus Conservatory in Groningen.
more info at:www.agog.de // www.voermusic.com // www.osmosismusic.org

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