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Label Jazz in Motion |
UPC 0608917475029 |
Catalogue number JIM 74750 |
Release date 03 March 2022 |
"... The concept leads to a Nordic-like and fascinatingly independent sound language between folk, jazz, ethnic and electronic music, taking space with spherical floating sounds and an impressive range in terms of dynamics and timbres... An excellent record from a remarkable trio!"
Akustik Gitarre, 01-5-2022Bram'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, Parool... The concept leads to a Nordic-like and fascinatingly independent sound language between folk, jazz, ethnic and electronic music, taking space with spherical floating sounds and an impressive range in terms of dynamics and timbres... An excellent record from a remarkable trio!
Akustik Gitarre, 01-5-2022
... Powerfully beguiling from first note to last and an early contender for album of the year, across any number of categories. Magical stuff.
All About Jazz, 24-4-2022
... A sparse-floating listening experience between jazz, folk, ehno and electronic
music. Tip.
Inmusic, 05-4-2022
... Sanne Rambags has chosen to sing the band's entire third album in Old Dutch (the English translation in the beautifully designed booklet). Guitarist Bram Stadhouders plays with delicate, jangly clarity, and Joost Lijbaart sets the jazzy background with subtle drumming in which the cool sibilant cymbals play an important role...
Jazzthing, 23-3-2022
... Under The Surface fearlessly practices their own individual ideas without pandering to any trend, no folk, no jazz, no pop, no ambient, everything is in here, repackaged and reworked into something new and fascinating, with an incredible expansiveness and spaciousness that simultaneously tempts you to take off and also keeps you grounded, a sonic journey between worlds.
Musikansich, 21-3-2022
... The music is very spiritual and mystical in nature. The unusual singing reinforces the improvised sound paintings. If you get involved, you will be taken into the very special world of the band and experience a new interpretation of folk music.
Musicheadquarter, 07-3-2022
... an acoustic feast awaits listeners eager to experiment.
Er Em, 01-3-2022
... all would be nothing by the sound magic of the drums of Jost Lijbart - how his sensitive fingers sometimes tract the frame drum, what seems like warm raindrops is only one of many subtle details.
nrw jazz net
By contrast, the music on Miin Triuwa—written by Stadhouders—follows a through-composed path, though improvisation remains a key component. Martial drums and a harmonium-drone course through "Bure Thii Northwint," a stirring anthem that evokes the more progressive edge of Irish folk legends Clannad.
All About Jazz, 24-4-2022
... ‘Miin Triuwa’ is a highly addictive recording, with wide appeal, no matter the inscrutability of the lyrics. Superb.
UK press Isle of Man, 11-3-2022
... "Miin Triuwa - I am true", fascinates from the first moment, draws every second the listeners more under its spell. Great!
NaDann, 10-3-2022
... From the first moments Under The Surface draws us into its world of mythical landscapes, musical spaces and beautiful improvisations...
jazz-fun, 08-3-2022
Trio Under the Surface makes Old Dutch pophit-material
NRC, 21-2-2022