The opening night of the first edition of the Dutch Jazz & World Meeting on December 1st  will treat you to two very special encounters.

The three day event will kick off at the Bimhuis with a concert of legendary alto saxophone player Lee Konitz and pianist/composer Guus Janssen, a pioneer of the new Dutch Swing.

Following this, the Amsterdam based band The Ex combines guitar noise with African percussion and will perform with the Ethiopian musician Afework Nigussie en trombone virtuoso Wolter Wierbos.

Lee Konitz altosax, Guus Janssen piano
THE EX: Terrie Hessels, Andy Moor (baritone)guitar, Arnold de Boer voice/guitar/sampler, Katherina Bornefeld voice/drums
Afework Nigussie masinqo, Wolter Wierbos trombone

The night will conclude with a DJ set by Michael Moore, well-known as a gifted saxophone player, but also owner of a remarkable record collection.

There are only a limited amount of tickets available for this event.