A unique collaboration of the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra, LantarenVenster and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam.
In a series of four performances, in collaboration with LantarenVenster, the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra (NRJO) enters into daring collaborations with other Rotterdam based artists. In this second edition, the dancers of Scapino merge with the musicians in the intimate setting of LantarenVenster.
Rite Here Rite Now
The performance that originated in the three days that the groups spent together in LantarenVenster, was named Rite Here Rite Now. Romain Bly (NRJO): “The gathering was like a ritual in which art was created spontaneously, in a flow and in one place by musicians, dancers and technicians together. It is important to us that the meeting took place precisely in Rotterdam, because this city is our home. Each of us has experienced so many magical moments in Rotterdam and that happened again.”
Most of the performance is improvised. Some parts are collectively choreographed on the spot. The music was written especially for the occasion and includes Taglingja and Babbel, two pieces that will be released later on the new NRJO album expected in September.
About New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra
NRJO is composed of 13 talented musicians from Rotterdam. In their music tradition meets new influences that, like Rotterdam, come from all over the world. The groove of the cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam resonates everywhere. The band played with both national and international jazz heroes such as Anton Goudsmit, Joshua Redman and Phronesis. For more info, visit www.nrjo.nl
NRJO Viert de Stad is made possible by Stichting Droom & Daad and the Cultuurmakersfonds of Prins Bernard Cultuurfonds.