Michiel Braam
Encyclopedia
Michiel Braam is a Dutch Jazz
-Pianist and Composer.
, where he currently is head of the Jazz & Pop dept. In 1986 he founded 2 bands: Bik Bent Braam (with Angelo Verploegen, Eric Boeren, Wolter Wierbos
, Peter Haex, Carl Ludwig Hübsch, Peter van Bergen, Jan Willem van der Ham, Bart van der Putten, Frans Vermeerssen, Frank Gratkowski, Jörg Brinkmann, Michael Vatcher) en Bentje Braam.
In 1987 Michiel Braam was commissioned by the NOS
. He composed a work for 4 clarinets and piano entitled Cows and Beasts. It was performed by Braam on piano, and the clarinet players Ab Baars, Theo Jörgensmann
, Michael Moore
and Louis Sclavis
. In 1989 he founded Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher (with Wilbert de Joode and Michael Vatcher), in 2005 eBraam (fka Wurli Trio, with Pieter Douma and Dirk-Peter Kölsch), and in 2011 Michiel Braam's Hybrid 10tet (with eBraam, the classical Matangi String Quartet, Taylor Ho Bynum, Carl Ludwig Hübsch and Nils Wogram).
Together with Frans Vermeerssen he co-leads the sextet All Ears (with Herb Robertson
, Frank Gratkowski, Wilbert de Joode and Michael Vatcher). He worked also with musicians like George Lewis, Benjamin Herman, Han Bennink
, Conny
and Hannes Bauer
and Steve Argüelles
.
The orchestra Bik Bent Braam is considered to be one of the main bigger orchestras in the field of improvisation-music and performs worldwide, as does the trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher.
In 2007 Braam composed Nopera, a sort of music theatre piece in which the written parts could be performed at random and contained lots of room for improvisation, and the libretto was written in the Nothingyettish language.
In 1988 Braam was honoured with the Podium prize and in 1997 he got Dutch most important jazz prize, the VPRO/Boy Edgar Award
.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
-Pianist and Composer.
Activities
He studied at the ArtEZ School of Music in ArnhemArnhem
Arnhem is a city and municipality, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located near the river Nederrijn as well as near the St. Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. Arnhem has 146,095 residents as one of the...
, where he currently is head of the Jazz & Pop dept. In 1986 he founded 2 bands: Bik Bent Braam (with Angelo Verploegen, Eric Boeren, Wolter Wierbos
Wolter Wierbos
Wolter Wierbos is a Dutch jazz trombonist.Wierbos has played throughout Europe, Canada, USA and Asia...
, Peter Haex, Carl Ludwig Hübsch, Peter van Bergen, Jan Willem van der Ham, Bart van der Putten, Frans Vermeerssen, Frank Gratkowski, Jörg Brinkmann, Michael Vatcher) en Bentje Braam.
In 1987 Michiel Braam was commissioned by the NOS
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system...
. He composed a work for 4 clarinets and piano entitled Cows and Beasts. It was performed by Braam on piano, and the clarinet players Ab Baars, Theo Jörgensmann
Theo Jörgensmann
Theodor Franz Jörgensmann is a jazz and free-improvising Basset clarinet player and composer. He has been a professional musician since 1975.-Activities:...
, Michael Moore
Michael Moore (saxophonist and clarinetist)
Michael Moore is an American-born jazz musician and composer who has resided in the Netherlands since 1982.- Background and career:...
and Louis Sclavis
Louis Sclavis
Louis Sclavis is a French jazz musician. He performs on clarinet, bass clarinet, and soprano saxophone in a variety of contexts, including jazz and free jazz...
. In 1989 he founded Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher (with Wilbert de Joode and Michael Vatcher), in 2005 eBraam (fka Wurli Trio, with Pieter Douma and Dirk-Peter Kölsch), and in 2011 Michiel Braam's Hybrid 10tet (with eBraam, the classical Matangi String Quartet, Taylor Ho Bynum, Carl Ludwig Hübsch and Nils Wogram).
Together with Frans Vermeerssen he co-leads the sextet All Ears (with Herb Robertson
Herb Robertson
Clarence “Herb” Robertson is a jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. He was born in New Jersey and attended the Berklee School of Music...
, Frank Gratkowski, Wilbert de Joode and Michael Vatcher). He worked also with musicians like George Lewis, Benjamin Herman, Han Bennink
Han Bennink
Han Bennink is a Dutch jazz drummer and percussionist. On occasion his recordings have featured his playing on clarinet, violin, banjo and piano....
, Conny
Conny Bauer
Konrad "Conny" Bauer is a free jazz trombonist. He is the brother of the trombonist Hannes Bauer....
and Hannes Bauer
Hannes Bauer
Johannes "Hannes" Bauer is a trombonist of improvised music and free jazz from Germany. He is the brother of the trombonist Conny BauerSince 1979 he works as a freelance musician. He lives in Berlin....
and Steve Argüelles
Steve Argüelles
Steve Argüelles is an English jazz drummer, producer and is the boss of the record label . He has also worked in film and theatre. He is the elder brother of saxophonist Julian Argüelles...
.
The orchestra Bik Bent Braam is considered to be one of the main bigger orchestras in the field of improvisation-music and performs worldwide, as does the trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher.
In 2007 Braam composed Nopera, a sort of music theatre piece in which the written parts could be performed at random and contained lots of room for improvisation, and the libretto was written in the Nothingyettish language.
In 1988 Braam was honoured with the Podium prize and in 1997 he got Dutch most important jazz prize, the VPRO/Boy Edgar Award
VPRO/Boy Edgar Award
The VPRO/Boy Edgar Award, is an annual award given to a Dutch jazz musician, composer, or bandleader. The individual must have made significant contributions to the Dutch jazz scene over a significant period of time. The award is a sculpture by Dutch fine artist Jan Wolkers, and a cash prize of...
.
Selected compositions
- De Parkeermeterfabriek for Big Band (Music Meeting 1986)
- De AABA suite for Big Band (Gelderland 1986)
- Koeien en Beesten for 4 clarinets and piano (NOS 1988)
- Sopraantje, an operette for vocal & 11 musicians (Hoge School vd Kunsten Arnhem 1993)
- Worms is Back for piano (Marcel Worms 1998)
- Alle 13 goed for Bik Bent Braam (1999)
- Kwertie for male vocal quartet (Mezzo Macho 2000)
- Bik Bent Braam Goes Bonsai (2002)
- 13 Concerten for Bik Bent Braam (2005)
- Nopera (2007)
- Extremen for Bik Bent Braam (2008)
- Non-Functionals for Michiel Braam's Wurli Trio (2008)
- Quartet for Trio BraamDeJoodevatcher (2009)
- Serendipities for Bik Bent Braam (2010)
- On The Move for Michiel Braam's Hybrid 10tet (2011)
Discography
- Oeps! (Solo, 1989)
- Bentje Braam (1990)
- Rompiendo La Rutina (European Danzón Orchestra, 1991)
- Howdy! (Bik Bent Braam, 1993)
- Jazzs (Two Penguins in the desert, 1994)
- One For Rahsaan (Frans Vermeerssen Quintet, 1995)
- Het XYZ der Bik Bent Braam (1996)
- Niet met de deuren slaan (Bo's Art Trio, 1997)
- Monk Materials (Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher, 1990) / Playing the second Coolbook (Bentje Braam, 1998)
- Zwart Wit (Bik Bent Braam, 1999)
- 13 (Bik Bent Braam, 2000)
- Colors (Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher, 2002)
- Bik Bent Braam Goes Bonsai (2002)
- Foamy Wife Hum/Line (All Ears, 2003)
- Michiel vs Braam (Solo, 2004)
- Growing Pains (Bik Bent Braam, 2004)
- Cobra (Bo's Art Trio, 2002/2004)
- Change this Song (Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher, 2006)
- Hosting Changes (Michiel Braam's Wurli Trio, 2006)
- Extremen (Bik Bent Braam, 2008)
- Non-Functionals (Michiel Braam's Wurli Trio, 2008)
- Quartet (Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher, 2009)
- Quintet (Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher, 2010)
- On The Move (Michiel Braam's Hybrid 10tet, 2011)