NOVEMBER PREMIERES: NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL
SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER AT 21:00 CET
Every Sunday evening throughout November, Stingray DJAZZ premieres new concerts at 21:00 CET. This month, special attention goes to the North Sea Jazz Festival’s archives. The festival itself is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival’s staple music genre, many others, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. Enjoy Dave Brubeck’s dynamic performance on November 1, followed by Dexter Gordon’s set on November 8. Tune in for Ella Fitzgerald’s energetic concert on November 15 and experience Fats Domino’s Rhythm & Blues Explosion on November 22. Finally, don’t miss out on Gerry Mulligan’s inspired performance on November 29 - all on Stingray DJAZZ!
Dave Brubeck Quartet
SUNDAY, November 1 AT 21:00 CET
The Dave Brubeck Quartet played an unforgettable concert at the North Sea Jazz Festival of 1982. The American jazz pianist was one of the first to weave elements from both classical and African music into his exploratory music.
Dexter Gordon Quartet
SUNDAY, November 8 AT 21:00 CET
Saxophonist Dexter Gordon gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival of 1979. Gordon was one of the modern jazz pioneers who, together with people like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie, helped create bebop.
Ella Fitzgerald
SUNDAY, November 15 AT 21:00 CET
In 1979, American singer Ella Fitzgerald gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Fitzgerald, who was noted for her purity of tone, phrasing, and "horn-like" improvisational ability, truly mesmerized her audience.
Fats Domino Rhythm & Blues Explosion
SUNDAY, November 22 AT 21:00 CET
American singer and pianist Fats Domino gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival of 1980. Domino was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music, selling more than 65 million records and having 11 top hits between 1955 and 1960.
Gerry Mulligan Big Band
SUNDAY, November 29 AT 21:00 CET
Back in 1982, American saxophonist Gerry Mulligan gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Mulligan was one of the leading arrangers in the era of cool jazz working with Miles Davis, Stan Kenton and Claude Thornhill.
