BillF Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 Looks like another one that's taking a liberal interpretation of the word "jazz". Quote
Pete C Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Looks like another one that's taking a liberal interpretation of the word "jazz". They've always been a very eclectic festival; when they were in The Hague they had 14 concurrent stages and more than half were definitely jazz of all varieties. I went three times from 1997-2000, and to give an idea of the range of acts, a selected list of what I saw were: Henry Threadgill, Han Bennink in multiple groups, Jeanne Lee with Waldron Trio, Louis Sclavis, Mulgrew Miller & NHOP, Nicholas Payton, Tyner, Joe Henderson, N.G. La Banda, Larry Harlow, Herbie Hancock, Steve Winwood, Buddy Guy, Santana, Youssou N'Dour, Konitz/Haden/Bley, Solal/Peacock/Motian, Earth, Wind & Fire, King Crimson, Jorge Ben, Bobby Previte, Bud Shank, George Coleman, Metropole Orchestra with Konitz... you get the idea... Edited May 23, 2012 by Pete C Quote
Cyril Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Posted May 23, 2012 Looks like another one that's taking a liberal interpretation of the word "jazz". You can't read the program in only a few minutes... Bill, have you ever been there? Quote
Pete C Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 the program in only a few minutes... Bill, have you ever been there? Cyril, have you been since they're in Rotterdam? I'm wondering how the venues compare. I loved staying by the beach in Scheveningen, not to mention trying to pronounced it. Quote
Cyril Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Posted May 23, 2012 the program in only a few minutes... Bill, have you ever been there? Cyril, have you been since they're in Rotterdam? I'm wondering how the venues compare. I loved staying by the beach in Scheveningen, not to mention trying to pronounced it. Yes, I was in Rotterdam. The location is much better. And it's not far from Sgeveningen too. Quote
BillF Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Looks like another one that's taking a liberal interpretation of the word "jazz". You can't read the program in only a few minutes... I just went on what was on their home page. Sounds like what people said about Cheltenham this year. In contrast, recall what was recently posted about the Detroit festival. Edited May 23, 2012 by BillF Quote
Pete C Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) And it's not far from Sgeveningen too. I don't get it, except for the fact that both spellings might be pronounced the same way? Maybe I'll have to try Rotterdam some day. I only visited once as a day trip. However, this proofreader was asleep at the wheel when I said "trying to pronounced it"! Edited May 23, 2012 by Pete C Quote
Cyril Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Posted May 23, 2012 And it's not far from Sgeveningen too. I don't get it, except for the fact that both spellings might be pronounced the same way? Scheveningen: Dutch pronunciation = sxevənɪgən or Sgeveningen. Quote
sidewinder Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) And it's not far from Sgeveningen too. I don't get it, except for the fact that both spellings might be pronounced the same way? Scheveningen: Dutch pronunciation = sxevənɪgən or Sgeveningen. Every time I try to say it I end up splattering people's face with spittle ! I last went to this festival in 2005 (or was it 2006?). There's significantly more 'jazz' here than at Cheltenham with this lineup but I have to say that compared with 2005 it looks a bit diluted. General trend I guess. The highlight for me of that particular year was Yusef Lateef with the Belmondo Brothers, plus seeing James Moody with a Slide Hampton-led Gillespie Reunnion Big band. The Rotterdam venue is on a huge scale, although the cowd rushes between stages can be a bit hair-raising (especially when they are emptying out the stages after popular acts). Edited May 24, 2012 by sidewinder Quote
ValerieB Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 the program in only a few minutes... Bill, have you ever been there? Cyril, have you been since they're in Rotterdam? I'm wondering how the venues compare. I loved staying by the beach in Scheveningen, not to mention trying to pronounced it. i've only been to Rotterdam but everyone i've spoken to who has been to both venues strongly prefers The Hague. Quote
Pete C Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 Every time I try to say it I end up splattering people's face with spittle ! I always say Dutch is the real language of love because you can't speak it without exchanging bodily fluids. (No offense intended, Hans. ) Quote
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