Veronika Harcsa & Bálint Gyémánt Quartet (HU/BE) + Peter Willems Quartet (NL)

Veronika Harcsa (HU) & Bálint Gyémánt Quartet (BE)
In the field of tension between thoughtful jazz, subtle chamber music and energetic rock, a completely new terrain is created, created by singer and composer Veronika Harcsa and the Bálint Gyémánt Quartet. The quartet sounds both like a rock band with jazz nuances and sometimes reminds you of a chamber ensemble with a jazz, rock or ambient flair.

During a concert, many of the band’s decisions come from spontaneous improvisation. For example, it can happen that Gyémánt plays a solo and Harcsa adds lyrics afterwards – the result can sound like a composed song, when in fact it was the result of improvisation. By constantly experimenting with new ideas and changing the order of the songs, the quartet is able to capture the spontaneity of improvisation every time. This keeps both the band and the audience on the edge of their seats.

Lineup:
Veronika Harcsa – vocals
Bálint Gyémánt – guitar
Nicolas Thys – double bass
Antoine Pierre – drums

Peter Willems Quartet (NL)
Double bassist and singer Peter Willems was recently complimented by top bassist John Goldsby that he has “a talent for getting people’s attention and sucking them into his performance”. Willems is rightly proud of it.

He played at the North Sea Jazz (2019), Music Meeting (2019), So What’s Next (2020) and won the 2nd prize of the Princess Christina Jazz Competition. 5 months ago he even won the Conservatorium Talent Award 2022! His greatest musical example is Chris Thile. Willems plays in a large number of bands including Gustavo Jaramillo, Michal Niedbala and Tizaan Alphonso. He also plays a lot of duets with Gary Lucas, Sabine Kühlich or Johan de Haan.

Lineup:
Peter Willems – double bass, vocals
Jakob Lingen – drums
Jonas Blume – piano
Julia Warren – saxophone

Maastricht’s own Jazz club.
The Pop-up Jazzclub is a unique place where jazz musicians and listeners meet for an intimate musical experience

The Pop Up Jazz Club
Every third Friday of the month, Jazz Maastricht, together with Theater aan het Vrijthof, transforms the foyer and theater hall of Kumulus into a real Jazz club. The Pop-up Jazzclub is a unique meeting place where you can enjoy special and intimate jazz concerts. With a full evening programme, The Pop-up Jazzclub is the place for a fun and musical night out. From well-known jazz musicians to a new talent from traditional jazz to modern and crossover, there is something for every jazz lover!

Source : Theater aan het Vrijthof website