Friday, October 17 - Tony Overwater (bass), Michael Moore (reeds), Atzko Kohashi (piano) - 8:30 PM - €8/4 student
"Art is not simply an act of creation, but a journey of discovery." This idea, though its origins remain unclear, is often associated with the philosophies of Pablo Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky. It reflects the belief that art is not an act of creating something new out of nothing, but rather a process of discovering something that already exists—in yourself, in the material, or in the world. Art, in that sense, is a journey of discovery. This idea resonates with our approach to this album. It is about finding new beauty in something already familiar. Just as painters repeatedly depict the same subject from different perspectives, we revisited a beloved piece of music, examining it from multiple angles to discover new surprises. This journey of rediscovery formed the basis of this album.
At the heart of this project is "I Loves You, Porgy," a timeless composition from George Gershwin's 1935 folk opera Porgy and Bess. Its melody, constructed from just five simple notes, is unforgettable—a testament to Gershwin's genius. Inspired by its charm, we decided to center our album around this piece. While "I Loves You, Porgy" has been a staple for countless jazz musicians, our approach wasn't simply to improvise on it. Instead, we sought to create "variants"—transformative interpretations that drew from this iconic piece. It's a unique exploration, inspired by George Gershwin. Gershwin himself immersed himself in the vernacular music of Charleston, South Carolina, where the story is set, when composing Porgy and Bess. We, too, immersed ourselves in his original score and were struck by its simplicity and ingenuity. Using that simplicity as a foundation, we reinterpreted the melody, harmonic structure, tonality, and rhythm, weaving our own ideas into it. Each resulting piece has its own character, yet is intrinsically linked to "I Loves You, Porgy." After years of performing primarily as a piano-bass duo—at national and international jazz festivals, tours internationally, and the release of two acclaimed albums, Crescent (2022) and A Drum Thing (2023)—we felt it was time to add other voices to our sound.
For this recording, we were fortunate to have two exceptional musicians with us: Michael Moore, an acclaimed reed player, and Sebastiaan Kaptein, an excellent drummer. Their contributions brought a new freedom and vibrancy to the music, allowing Porgy to resonate with a rich palette of colors and textures. Just as people reveal different facets from different perspectives, so too does music. With this album, we hope listeners will encounter many "Porgys," each with their own unique voice and emotion. https://
www.tonyoverwater.com - https://www.atzkokohashi.com - https://youtu.be/nErUMTKXWYo?feature=shared
Thursday October 23 - Gerri Jäger – ‘Argument with Reality’ - 8:30 PM -------------------Admission (minimum) €8/4 student
Artistic Residency
Gerri returns to POM Eindhoven for a residency focused on his project ‘Argument with Reality’. During this period, he will explore the relationship between sound and image, using live drums, electronics, and visuals as a starting point. The research builds on the previous try-out and focuses on refining technical and creative elements.
The project aims to:
a) develop a coherent 45–60-minute set in Ableton & Max for Live;
b) minimize hardware as much as possible;
c) create a deep and slick sound design that complements the analog sounds of the prepared drum kit.
The audience will gain insight into a work that is always in motion.
Friday October 24 - Vagalumes - Poetic Latin Jazz - 8:30 PM...............................................Admission (minimum) €8/4 student
Sylvie Klijn – vocals & compositions
Tiago Lageira – guitar
Floris van Elderen – drums & percussion
Link live teaser: https://youtu.be/fBcZqXoF6Os
VAGALUMES, fireflies in Portuguese, brings light and warmth with her music. Singer Sylvie Klijn takes you to South America with her intimate compositions and moving voice. Her lyrics in Spanish and Portuguese are based on inspiring creations by poets such as Fernando Pessoa, Alfonsina Storni and Pablo Neruda. Together with the sparkling and idiosyncratic guitar playing of Tiago Lageira and the energetic drums and percussion of Floris van Elderen, the trio brings the world of poetic Latin jazz to life. In 2024 their first CD was released, also entitled VAGALUMES.
More information: www.sylvieklijn.nl
Trailer CD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl03hgMNOlo
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/vagalumes-poetic-latin-jazz-tickets-1704277452739?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday October 31 - Marcela Bovio – Harmonies Unveiled - Please note that different entrance fees apply to this concert!
Regular tickets €15/ student €10 - An evening full of intensity, beauty and the power of the human voice.
Known for her powerful performances with Ayreon, Stream of Passion, and MaYaN, singer-songwriter Marcela Bovio returns to Paviljoen Ongehoorde Muziek stage with her latest project Harmonies Unveiled — an acoustic, harmony-rich live show that reimagines her solo work for piano and four voices. Joined by Erik van Ittersum (Kingfisher Sky) on piano, and the voices of Nina Grimm (After Taste), Micky Huijsmans (Sowulo) and Marjan Welman (Ayreon, Autumn, Vetrar Draugurinn), Marcela promises a truly magical evening, where complex, haunting vocal harmonies take center stage.
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/marcela-bovio-harmonies-unveiled-tickets-1706396892039?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, November 1 - Sijstermans (bass clarinet) & Kaiser (cello) - starts at 8:30 PM...........entrance (minimum) € 8/4 student
The duo Germaine Sijstermans (bass clarinet) and Marcus Kaiser (cello) perform Sijstermans's works Juglans (bass clarinet and cello) and Pilosella (solo clarinet). Hummed and played melodies in Pilosella (2024) flow in and out of each other, simultaneously fleeting and tangible. Their abstract character contrasts with the highly concentrated, human embodiment required to make them sound, blend, and transform. In Juglans (2022), the musicians move in a dialogue between two materials: melodies that emerge in various ways across the full registers of the bass clarinet and cello, and long chordal sounds. Visitors have the option to
participate in the piece through a simple action.
Sijstermans and Kaiser have been working together as a duo since 2020, approaching their music from their backgrounds as musicians, composers, and visual artists. They compose open scores in which timbre and texture are central. These are musical Erscheinungsräume, spaces of appearance, where they are free to act and perceive as individuals in interaction with each other,
their surroundings, sounds, and melodies. Each performance is unique, with the music unfolding a new each time like a living ecosystem, leaving space for the beauty of chance and subtle nuances.
Their instrumentation offers the duo a broad and flexible palette of timbres, dynamics, expression, and extended techniques. At the same time, the instruments each have their unique character, leading to a fascinating interplay of equal, complementary, and contrasting playing.
The duo has already performed at various stages and festivals, including Default The Hague, Opening Festival Trier, Heim.art Lagerhaussommer, Amsterdam Wandelweiser Festival, Gr’Ambacht, and Musica Sacra Festival.
www.germainesijstermans.com - www.marcus-kaiser.net - www.opernfraktal.de