NPCO
NPCO
Bigband Contemporary Jazz.
4
top 50
13
songs
1.4K
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To little of nothing
To little of nothing
recorded@jazzmarathon`98 Groningen.NL
SoundClick artist NPCO presents "To little of nothing", an outstanding release in the Jazz genre. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The kind of jazz track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "To little of nothing" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Jazz General chart. NPCO continues to build a Jazz catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. Free MP3 download available for this track on SoundClick.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
recorded@jazzmarathon`98 Groningen.NL
"Lost and Found" by NPCO is a Latin Jazz production available on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. A solid entry in the latin jazz space, crafted with care and intention. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Latin Jazz chart, peaking at #2. SoundClick gives artists like NPCO a platform to share original Latin Jazz music with listeners around the world. You can download this track free of charge.
Cyberscape Blues
Cyberscape Blues
recorded@jazzmarathon`98 Groningen.NL
SoundClick artist NPCO presents "Cyberscape Blues", an outstanding release in the Jazz genre. The track showcases NPCO's instinct for crafting memorable music. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive jazz track that resonates. "Cyberscape Blues" has peaked at #25 in the Jazz General category on SoundClick. NPCO is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Jazz music directly to fans worldwide. Get this track as a free download.
Thirteen 13
Thirteen 13
recorded@jazzmarathon`98 Groningen.NL
Independent artist NPCO drops "Thirteen 13", a Jazz track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This track holds its own in the jazz landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Thirteen 13" has peaked at #19 in the Jazz General category on SoundClick. Find more from NPCO on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery. This track is available as free download.
Weird Blues
Weird Blues
recorded@jazzmarathon`98 Groningen.NL
SoundClick artist NPCO presents "Weird Blues", an outstanding release in the Jazz genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The kind of jazz track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Weird Blues" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick Jazz General chart. NPCO continues to build a Jazz catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. You can download this track free of charge.
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City of Groningen Composers Alliance/ Bigband.
Formed in the early 90s
Band/artist history
NoordPoolComposersOrchestra
founded in 92 by Allan Laurillard and Gerard Ammerlaan.
Continued by Joop van der Linden; Floris Vermeulen & Jeroen van Olphen in 97.
Since 2000 NPCO is "dormant".
Band Info (in Dutch sorry)
Een nieuwe generatie Groninger jazzhelden staat op de nog smeulende resten van het oude NoordPool Composers Orchestra (ook wel NPCO genoemd).
Deze nieuwe generatie maakt een veelzijdig orkest. Naast muzikale welvaart binnen een zich vlot vernieuwend repertoire van eigen composities, blijkt het orkest een goed gastheer. Voorjaar 1998 ontving het NPCO altsaxofonist Benjamin Herman, wat resulteerde in een vaste verbintenis. In samenwerking met de Stichting Jazz in Groningen en het Centre Culturel Francais ontmoette het later dat jaar het F.Thullier Trio op de ZomerJazzFietsTour, en de Parijse trompettist Serge Adam op de Jazzarathon.
"Lyriek, Breukeriaanse blues, minimal music, je vindt het allemaal terug bij het NPCO", verzuchtte een criticus.
Line up (98)
Arno Bakker sousaphone
trombone
Jeroen Bos guitar
Felix Degenaar keyboards
Tiedo Groeneveld guitar
Benjamin Herman saxophone
Louis Hummel saxophone
Tigran Mansour trumpet
Martien Stienstra saxophone
Joop van der Linden trombone
Jeroen van Olphen drums
Floris Vermeulen bass guitar
Also *ring (96)
Allan Laurillard Sax
Gerard Ammerlaan Bas
Hendrik Jan Vermeulen Guitar
Freek Bakker Trumpet
Bas de Jager Drums
Johan Huizing Sax
Herman Koster Trombone
Bruno Thomasso Bas
Pino Minofra Trumpet
Jan Lameris Conductor.
Line up @ the Bimhuis:
VR 19 MEI 1995
NOORDPOOL COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA RADICAL MIX PROJECT
Klaas Hoek, Tony Buck, Johan Huizing, Alan Laurillard, Xander Niezing, Martien Stienstra, Janfie van Strien, Freek Bakker, Tigran Mansour, Victor Modderkolk, Jan Dijkstra, Herman Koster, Joop van der Linden, Boelo Klat, Hendrik Jan Vermeulen, Floris Vermeulen, Jeroen van Olphen
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Jazzfestivals a.o. the Jazzmarathon Groningen held in 93 & 98 (Where most mp3s on this site were recorded). In the Bimhuis Amsterdam in 95. The Jazzfietstour in 97.
Your musical influences
James Blood Ulmer; Charles Mingus; Frank Zappa;
Willem Breuker o.a.
Groningen,
Netherlands
ID
423783
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