DECEMBER PREMIERES: NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL
SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT DECEMBER AT 21:00 CET
Every Sunday evening throughout December, 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 in three days' time. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival’s staple music genre, many other genres, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. Enjoy James Brown’s funky performance on December 6, followed by Lionel Hampton and his orchestra’s swinging concert on December 13. Tune in for some serious vocal wizardry by Mel Tormé with Avro's Big Band on December 20, and watch the legendary Miles Davis and his Septet on December 27 – each at 21:00 CET on Stingray DJAZZ!
James Brown
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 21:00 CET
Back in 1981, legendary American singer James Brown gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. The "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1" was a major force in 20th century popular music.
Lionel Hampton & Orchestra
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 21:00 CET
Back in 1978, legendary American vibraphonist Lionel Hampton gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Hampton introduced the jazz world to the vibraphone and became one of the leading band leaders of the 1930s.
Mel Tormé & Avro's Big Band
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 21:00 CET
American singer Mel Tormé gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague in 1981. Tormé, who wrote "The Christmas Song" and was sometimes seen as the male equivalent of Ella Fitzgerald, was nicknamed The Velvet Fog.
Miles Davis Septet
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 AT 21:00 CET
Back in 1985, legendary American trumpeter Miles Davis gave an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Davis was one of the most influential jazz musicians ever.
