Jazz@TheBrezz – Het Groot Saxofoonorkest

This unique 14-member saxophone orchestra led by initiator and conductor Karl Veen is an ensemble in which all types of saxophones are represented.

The line-up on consists of, one sopranino, 3 soprano saxes (one of which plays soprillo now and then), three alto and three tenor saxes; two baritone and a bass saxophone and 1 Tubax. This plays a repertoire with works from around the world. The repertoire that is played has been arranged almost entirely especially for this ensemble by the conductor and saxophonist Karl Veen.

The bass quintet that will perform during this concert is very special and consists of a double bass saxophone (Tubax), a bass saxophone , two baritone saxophones and another tenor saxophone

In the 1980s, Karl Veen was a senior saxophone teacher at the conservatories of Enschede, Groningen and Leeuwarden.

Entrance is free.