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| Label Challenge Records |
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Release date 17 March 2017 |
"Getting Under the Surface: how jazz has gone Dutch"
The Herald Scotland, 14-2-2018Bram's relentless search for unknown territory and new destinations began in 2007 with his first album Tonelist, followed by 12 other albums (5 releases on Challenge Records). At 18 he was selected for the prestigious Young VIP tour. At the age of 26, he was the youngest composer ever to receive the annual North Sea Jazz Composition Commission. Not long after, he received carte blanche from the BIMhuis, for which he wrote the successful Cantata for tenor voice, guitar and live electronics.
Bram's playing is influenced by (natural) landscapes, visual arts, ambient and global music, always exploring the boundary between improvisation and composition. Trained as a jazz guitarist, he often seeks metamorphosis with electronics and classical music. With each new project he tries to challenge himself again. Bram is part of the trio Under the surface (with singer Sanne Rambags and drummer Joost Lijbaart) and is currently working on three major projects: A collaboration with the enigmatic Berlin neo-classical pianist Lambert. The further development of Orbit, an immersive surround sound experience with 8 Ambisonics speakers and special guests (including Nils Petter Molvaer and Remy van Kesteren at So What's Next? festival). And Suite X: a 9-part work inspired by baroque music in collaboration with the Belgian out-of-the-box thinking baroque ensemble B.O.X.
Apart from Holland's neighboring countries, Bram has performed in Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Bolivia, Peru, Tadzjikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, India, China, South-Korea, North America, Canada, Norway, Poland, Germany, Russia, Israel, Spain, Turkey, Macedonia, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria.
He has collaborated with artists like: Onno Govaert, Eric Vloeimans, Jim Black, Sidsel Endresen, Terje Isungset, Arve Henriksen, Wolfert Brederode, Karl Seglem, Thomas Strønen, Grzech Piotrowski, Sainkho Namtchylak, Sinikka Langeland, Per Oddvar Johansen, Ruth Wilhelime Meyer, Mari Kvien Brunvoll, Koenraad Ecker, Gulli Gudmundsson, Skuli Sverisson, Theodossi Spassov, Marcin Wasilewski, Bulgarian choir Angelite, Harmen Fraanje, Jeroen van Vliet, Eric van der Westen, Sanne van Hek, Haytham Safia, Wouter Jaspers, Laïs, Noel Redding (bassist from Jim Hendrix), Nelson Veras, Hein van de Geyn, Matthieu Chazarenc, Staplerfahrer, Spinvis, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and much more.
“His composition with the barrel organ was not only fascinating, but also sounded wonderful. It attracted a lot of audience.”— Michelle Kuypers, North Sea Jazz Festival “The result is breathtakingly beautiful. Very unique how classical vocals and impro-jazz come together here. **** 4 stars, 23-09-2015. About Henosis.” — Gijsbert Kamer, Volkskrant
“The guitarist claims a unique place in the music world for himself with this project” — Jan Jasper Tamboer, ParoolBram's relentless search for unknown territory and new destinations began in 2007 with his first album Tonelist, followed by 12 other albums (5 releases on Challenge Records). At 18 he was selected for the prestigious Young VIP tour. At the age of 26, he was the youngest composer ever to receive the annual North Sea Jazz Composition Commission. Not long after, he received carte blanche from the BIMhuis, for which he wrote the successful Cantata for tenor voice, guitar and live electronics.
Bram's playing is influenced by (natural) landscapes, visual arts, ambient and global music, always exploring the boundary between improvisation and composition. Trained as a jazz guitarist, he often seeks metamorphosis with electronics and classical music. With each new project he tries to challenge himself again. Bram is part of the trio Under the surface (with singer Sanne Rambags and drummer Joost Lijbaart) and is currently working on three major projects: A collaboration with the enigmatic Berlin neo-classical pianist Lambert. The further development of Orbit, an immersive surround sound experience with 8 Ambisonics speakers and special guests (including Nils Petter Molvaer and Remy van Kesteren at So What's Next? festival). And Suite X: a 9-part work inspired by baroque music in collaboration with the Belgian out-of-the-box thinking baroque ensemble B.O.X.
Apart from Holland's neighboring countries, Bram has performed in Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Bolivia, Peru, Tadzjikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, India, China, South-Korea, North America, Canada, Norway, Poland, Germany, Russia, Israel, Spain, Turkey, Macedonia, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria.
He has collaborated with artists like: Onno Govaert, Eric Vloeimans, Jim Black, Sidsel Endresen, Terje Isungset, Arve Henriksen, Wolfert Brederode, Karl Seglem, Thomas Strønen, Grzech Piotrowski, Sainkho Namtchylak, Sinikka Langeland, Per Oddvar Johansen, Ruth Wilhelime Meyer, Mari Kvien Brunvoll, Koenraad Ecker, Gulli Gudmundsson, Skuli Sverisson, Theodossi Spassov, Marcin Wasilewski, Bulgarian choir Angelite, Harmen Fraanje, Jeroen van Vliet, Eric van der Westen, Sanne van Hek, Haytham Safia, Wouter Jaspers, Laïs, Noel Redding (bassist from Jim Hendrix), Nelson Veras, Hein van de Geyn, Matthieu Chazarenc, Staplerfahrer, Spinvis, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and much more.
“His composition with the barrel organ was not only fascinating, but also sounded wonderful. It attracted a lot of audience.”— Michelle Kuypers, North Sea Jazz Festival “The result is breathtakingly beautiful. Very unique how classical vocals and impro-jazz come together here. **** 4 stars, 23-09-2015. About Henosis.” — Gijsbert Kamer, Volkskrant
“The guitarist claims a unique place in the music world for himself with this project” — Jan Jasper Tamboer, ParoolGetting Under the Surface: how jazz has gone Dutch
The Herald Scotland, 14-2-2018
Within a short time, their mixture of jazz with elements from unspecified folk traditions had found particular favour with world music festivals, resulting in appearances in Mali, Mexico, China, Norway, and India, and since releasing their first album, Under the Surface, last year they have also appeared at major jazz events including Jazz International in Rotterdam and the Sound Of Europe in Breda.
Jazz Wise Magazine, 13-2-2018
I knew immediately we began to play together that we had something special,” says Lijbaart. “The combination of Sanne’s almost shamanistic singing and the sense of space that Bram creates was very inspiring and the elements of a kind of mysterious folk tradition that Sanne brings to the music seems to give what we’re doing a universal language.
Jazz in Europe, 09-2-2018
That the resulting music, so beautiful and affecting, feels finely sculpted, is down to the chemistry between these fine musicians.
All About Jazz, 29-11-2017
During the concerts arises so much that new doors are constantly being opened
Jazzism, 15-9-2017
Lijbaart is looking for space in the music
Klassieke zaken, 26-6-2017
The result sounds mostly thoughtful and settled, but is certainly tasteful and intriguing.
Jazz bulletin, 16-6-2017
The excellent recording quality makes the "reading" of this music an intellectual and emotional pleasure
HiFi Stars, 01-6-2017
The trio has delivered a perfectly successful album with this album. I will not be the last one, at least that we hope!
Draai om je oren, 30-5-2017
Singer Sanne Rambags wins the Conservatory Talent Award in Den Bosch
Algmeen Dagblad, 20-5-2017
The on Challenge Records released album is daring and houses audiophile sounds.
Hifi.nl, 08-5-2017
Joost Lijbaart is well not the default drummer as a wing bet or a piece of bossa nova of the Assembly line.
Music Emotion, 05-5-2017
Powerful music without compromise
Nederlands Dagblad, 05-5-2017
Finally a real experiment again ...
Jazzism, 05-5-2017
They have the courage to empty there minds and create something original by improvising together.
JazzFlits, 01-5-2017
You have to dare with a whispering conversation between three people in a studio.
jazzism, 01-5-2017
Sparkling music where sound and silence are each equivalent and makes you feel small.
Music Frames, 16-4-2017
A world full of sounds - and creating so much space. The space behind the music, in this case. That's where Under The Surface is mostly about.
Slagwerkkrant, 15-4-2017
Self-assured ease with Sanne Rambags
Brabants Dagblad, 27-3-2017
Melodies are rocking back and forth, expanding like they arise on the spot.
Gonzo, 26-3-2017
With so few resources, the trio manages to create a beautiful new universe.
De Volkskrant, 24-3-2017
"Under The Surface", an extraordinary and thrilling collaboration between drummer Joost Lijbaart guitarist Bram Stadhouders and debuting vocalist Sanne Rambags.
Jazzenzo, 22-3-2017
Listening to the album is an intense experience, attending the concert is magical.
Het Parool, 18-3-2017
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