Eric Boeren 4tet

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Eric Boeren Quartet Eric Boeren – cornet Michael Moore - alto saxophone / clarinets Wilbert de Joode – bass Han Bennink - percussion The Eric Boeren 4tet began by concentrating on the early quartet music of Ornette Coleman. That repertoire was ‘pulled off the record’ and was interspersed with Boeren’s own compositions. Over the years more and more original compositions have been added to the band’s repertoire. The line-up of the Eric Boeren 4tet is comparable to that of the Ornette Coleman Quartet of the early sixties. The big difference between the two quartets is the way in which the material is handled. Whereas soloists alternated in the Coleman Quartet, in the Boeren 4tet all four musicians share the improvisational space on an equal basis. A collective vision, where musicians have the improvisational room to further develop the musical forms. The existing material suggests the personality and direction of those improvisations. The compositions of Eric Boeren and Ornette Coleman are deeply rooted in the jazz and blues tradition. They are characterized by strong, often jumpy melodies and unusual keys, which keeps the improvisers on their toes. The quartet toured the UK in 2001, appearing at the CCA in Glasgow and recording for the BBC (catch it on the BBC website). They will be touring Canada in 2003. Discography Cross Breeding (BIMhuis 005, 1997) Joy of a Toy (BV Haast 9907, 1999) Soft Nose (BV Haast CD1501, 2001) Quotes "...an exciting way of improvising, razo

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Song for Tracy the Turtle (Live in Brugge 2004)

Song For Tracy The Turtle

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Joy of a Toy

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Song For Tracy The Turtle - Live At Jazz Brugge 2004

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Dutch Jazz 2002

Song for Tracy the Turtle: Live at Jazz Brugge 2004

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Soft Nose

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Song For Tracy The Turtle - Live In Brugge 2004

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Coconut

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Song for Tracy the Turtle: Live in Brugge 2004

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Soft Nose [BVHaast]

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Song for Tracey The Turtle - Live at Jazz Brugge 2004

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