COUNTDOWN TO DOEK FESTIVAL 2016 – JASON ROEBKE OCTET

Day 2 of the Festival: April 30 – Jason Roebke Octet – Chicago

Composer and musician Jason Roebke exemplifies all that is fascinating and unique about Chicago jazz. He will bring six of Chicago’s finest improvisers to this year’s Doek Festival. Their sound is deeply rooted in rich Ellingtonian harmony while re-imagining the approach with exciting individual interplay between the soloists and ensemble.

The members of the Jason Roebke Octet have worked together in various configurations. With the Jason Roebke Octet, they form an ensemble where transparency of voicings, textures, and colors – in other words, what goes on in the background – is as meaningful as the vibrant solos: It’s all part of the same perspective, the manner in which the personalities shape the music.

“It’s a struggle but that’s sort of the point. It’s all about risk and the tension that working at something just beyond our reach creates. When it works, I believe that it leads to an exhilarating listening experience.” [Jason Roebke]

Jason Roebke double bass

Jason Stein bass clarinet

Greg Ward alto sax

Jeb Bishop trombone

Josh Berman cornet

Keefe Jackson tenor sax

Mike Reed drums

venue: Bimhuis
start: 20:30 hr
ticket at the door: €20 / €17 (CJP, Studenten-, Stadspas)
Festival pass whole festival: €55