Jesse Van Ruller - European Quintet

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:19
Size: 140,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:04)  1. Debits 'n Credits
(4:37)  2. Bewitched
(6:18)  3. The Ruler
(6:14)  4. De Poesch
(4:44)  5. I'll Be Seeing You
(8:03)  6. Two Walk
(4:18)  7. Green's Greenery
(8:00)  8. Vienna Night Express
(6:28)  9. You're My Everything
(7:29) 10. This Could Be the Start of Something Big

Jesse van Ruller won the Thelonious Monk Competition in Washington in 1995. The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Pat Martino and Mark Whitfield, was of the opinion that van Ruller is one of the most promising talents of his time. He graduated summa cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory in 1995, where he studied with Wim Overgaauw. Since then he has performed with numerous renowned musicians and ensembles amongst which are George Duke, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Peter Erskine, Mike Stern, Tom Harrell, Philip Catherine, Toots Thielemans, the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Christian McBride, Seamus Blake, Metropole Orchestra, Asko Ensemble, WDR Big Band, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Berliner Philharmoniker.

His first CD, European Quintet, was released in 1996. The second, Herbs, fruits, balms & spices followed in 1998. For this album van Jesse extended his line-up with musicians from different musical backgrounds such as Latin and Tango. The third album CATCH! was recorded by the Jesse van Ruller Quartet and also features phenomenal trumpeter Roy Hargrove. The album was nominated for the Edison Music Award 2000 in the category Best Dutch Artist of the Year. Van Ruller was also nominated for the Edison Jazz Award and the Bird Award 2001 and 2002. His fourth album, “Here and There”, was released on Criss Cross Records and features van Ruller in quartet with David Hazeltine, Nat Reeves and Joe Farnsworth, and in trio with Frans van Geest and Willie Jones III. Jesse's following Cd Trio (Emarcy/Universal Music) features Frans van der Hoeven on bass and Martijn Vink on drums. 

The trio line-up gives Jesse the freedom and space to display his impressive talents as a jazzguitarist and composer, exploring standards and new compositions. Besides leading his own trio Jesse plays a significant role in the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and he works as a sideman in groups of vocalists Francien van Tuinen and Fleurine, pianist Michiel Borstlap and in duo with fellow-guitarist Maarten van der Grinten. Jesse recently introduced a new collaboration with Michiel Borstlap (keys), Jeroen Vierdag (bassguitar) and Martijn Vink (drums, electronic rhythms) under the name REDUX. Electronic beats and loops are used as a basis for improvisation. A fresh new sound coming straight from Amsterdam! Jesse's current album Circles was recorded in New York for Criss Cross Records. The album consists of mainly new compositions and features Seamus Blake (sax), Sam Yahel (Hammond B3) and Bill Stewart (drums). Circles is available around the globe. http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/jessevanruller

European Quintet

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