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Death of a Taxi Driver

November Music〡Reinier Baas

Reinier Baas Live 2 Photo By Reinout Bos

Reinier Baas’s work has been honored with an Edison award on several occasions, and in 2026 he received the Boy Edgar Prize, the Netherlands’ most prestigious jazz distinction. He has performed with the likes of Louis Cole and Ben Van Gelder. Now, he is composing a new work for the November Music Festival: 'Death of a Taxi Driver'.

Het werk van Reinier Baas is altijd een avontuurlijke zoektocht naar het onbekende, wars van de gebaande paden. November Music gaf Reinier een compositieopdracht voor het festival in 2026 en met het werk 'Death of a Taxi Driver' markeert Reinier een nieuw hoofdstuk in zijn oeuvre.

In dit nieuwe werk verkent Reinier weer een nieuw deel van zijn makersschap en vervaagt de grens tussen compositie, elektronica en improvisatie volledig. Met een theatraal uitgangspunt bouwt Reinier zijn nieuwe compositie om één dramaturgische lijn: een langzaam maar zeker veranderend podiumbeeld waarin de rol van de muzikant wordt bevraagd, bevestigd en uitgedaagd.

The work of Reinier Baas is always an adventurous quest into the unknown, steering clear of well-trodden paths. November Music has commissioned a new work from Baas for the 2026 festival; titled 'Death of a Taxi Driver,' this piece marks a new chapter in his body of work.

In this new composition, Baas explores yet another facet of his creative practice, completely blurring the lines between composition, electronics, and improvisation. Taking a theatrical approach, he centers the work around a single dramaturgical thread: a stage environment that undergoes a slow, steady transformation—one that questions, affirms, and challenges the very role of the musician.

For this performance, Baas reunites with the quintet he led a decade ago: The More Socially Relevant Jazz Music Ensemble. This all-star group—featuring Mark Schilders, Sean Fasciani, Ben van Gelder, and Maarten Hogenhuis—was brought back together during the presentation of his Boy Edgar Prize. For the November Music concert, the ensemble is expanded to include several of the most compelling jazz musicians currently active in the Netherlands.

This concert offers the audience a unique opportunity to witness the birth of a work that promises to be as enigmatic as it is virtuosic.

Line-up:

Reinier Baas – guitar / compositions

Mark Schilders – drums

Sean Fasciani – bass

Maarten Hogenhuis – alto saxophone

Ben van Gelder – alto saxophone

Carolina Gemmell – vocals / guitar

Rasmus Vik Lagerberg – vibraphone

Harmen Fraanje – piano

Tony Roe – live electronics

With thanks to the Performing Arts Fund NL (Fonds Podiumkunsten) for funding the composition.

  • Tu 24 Nov 2026
  • 20:30 - 22:30
  • Verkadefabriek
  • 's-Hertogenbosch
Dag van de Componist in Utrecht   LR (credit   Jostijn Ligtvoet) (1)

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FaKruTu Dakar Edition

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a vibrant mix of Senegalese percussion, vocals, and electric grooves by the FaKruTu Trio. Recorded live at TivoliVredenburg during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL, the performance showcases energetic and soulful music that crosses cultural boundaries.

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a musical experience that spans from Dakar to Amsterdam, bringing together a passionate powerhouse of established musicians from Senegal, Netherlands, and the United States. Senegalese percussion and songs blend with the eclectic and electric grooves of the FaKruTu Trio. The band has built a reputation for delivering high-energy, soulful performances that get the audience on their feet.

This concert was recorded at TivoliVredenburg on November 1, 2022, during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL.

Performers:
Sean Fasciani (NL) - bassStefan Kruger (NL) - drumsMark Tuinstra (NL) - guitarMola Sylla (SN/NL) - vocalsOké Sène (SN/NL) - percussionBao Sissoko (SN/NL) - kora

In collaboration with World Music Forum NL and Old Roots New Routes.

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