Bad Birdie - Frank Nielander Quartet - plays Thomas Chapin

When Frank Nielander saw Thomas Chapin perform in the Netherlands in '92, he was immediately sold. Here a saxophonist was trained in bebop, who had developed further in free jazz and funk. With his own unique style and fantastic compositions. When Chapin died in '95, it was a tremendous big loss. Chapin was still on the verge of growing and had had his first performances on the main stages of major festivals such as the NewPort jazz festival and Northsea jazz.

Last year Stephanie Castillo, sister of his widow, made the beautiful documentary "Night Bird song, the incandescent life of Thomas Chapin", recently released in the Dutch translation. The docu shows how effortlessly Thomas's music has stood the test of time. So time for a tribute !!!

Under the name “Bad Birdie” the Frank Nielander quartet plays pieces from the versatile repertoire of the master.

Frank Nielander: saxofones, violin

Bart van Dongen: wurlitzer, synthon syrinx

Lucien Matheeuwsen: double bass

Thomas Jaspers: drums

Doors: 20.00 Start concert 20.30

www.pomeindhoven.nl