Eine international großartige Jazzband in Quartettformation: mit dem amerikanischen Posaunisten Ray Anderson (fünfmaliger Gewinner des Downbeat Poll), mit dem Europäischen Jazzaward-Gewinner und der Schlagzeuglegende Han Bennink und dem Boy Edgar Prize-Gewinner Paul Van Kemenade als Altsaxophonist. Ergänzt und vervollständigt wird das Spitzenquartett mit Ernst Glerum am Bass. (Pressetext)

"This quartet has a definite group personality, the parts adding up to make the whole. Eachtrack, while different its particulars, works within the group’s overall sound, arguable anchored in Bennink’s unique drumming. Checking Outis, simply put, great jazz which will get you smiling while your body grooves." (All About Jazz (US), Juli 2016)

NYC trombonist Ray Anderson made a rare Euro-crossing, teaming up with Dutch sticksman Han Bennink. Their quartet was completed by Paul Van Kemenade (alto-saxophone) and Ernst Glerum (bass). This quartet’s set came early in the afternoon, at 1pm, pouncing with exuberance, springing alert, and operating within traditional jazz realms. Nevertheless, these restless characters made the old sound new, and the new sound old. Kemenade smeared sour alto, bending and sliding phrases, then gradually handing over to Anderson, who trotted out a glowing solo of his own, holding pristine high notes, then slithering off into an articulate commentary. There was a thin humour to the themes, frequently opening up to free stretches, as Bennink clicked and clacked with micro-detail. Heartily creative jazz, providing an endorphin rush that was to last for much of the remaining day. (Jazzwise)