Ernst Glerum is an undisputed master of his instrument with a universally acclaimed tone and who displays all the virtues of the improvising jazz musician in a unique and special fashion. This enables him to keep ensemble playing in such productive balance.' 'For the past three decades Ernst Glerum has fulfilled an exemplary role as a binding figure in the Dutch jazz world. One who serves as a model and a source of inspiration for further cross-fertilization and mutual nourishment, contributing to the exploration of new musical terrain.' Two quotes from the jury report about the bassist and composer Ernst Glerum winner of the 2009 VPRO/Boy Edgar Prize, the most prestigious award for jazz and improvised music in the Netherlands. Glerum put together a gala programme for the occasion which includes: Omnibus Glerum, ICP Orchestra, Trio Bennink/Borstlap/Glerum, Trio Janssen/Glerum/Janssen, Transatlantic Issues, Benjamin Herman Quartet. Musical accompaniment and presentation: Truly Pheasant. Limited ticket sales, reservations possible as of Friday 1 May starting at 13.00 hrs. via tel. 020-788 2188 (maximum 2 tickets per person). Exposition in the Bimhuiscafé (Monday 11 t/m Sunday 31 May): 'Give me a break - illustrations from a lost and found music culture' by Stefan Glerum. Projection in the Atrium (Monday 11 May, from 15.00hrs): the film 'Haven' (based on the tv-series 'Stad Aan De Haven' (Port Town) by Annegien Haselager and Nikki Boomkens for RTV-NH, 2008). Ernst Glerum composed the film score for the Amsterdam Bass Symphony Orchestra (forty basses and solo piano). Projection in the Atrium is sponsored by BeamSystems.

Ticket: €16.00