Smooth Jazz Apocalypse is the latest album from Reinier Baas, a Dutch guitarist and composer. The album, released in 2019, is a fusion of jazz, rock, and classical music, with a touch of humor and satire. Baas is known for his innovative approach to jazz, and this album is no exception.
The album opens with the title track, which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The track is a fast-paced, energetic piece that showcases Baas's guitar skills. It is followed by "Snoekbaars Jazz," a playful and whimsical tune that features a catchy melody and a funky bass line.
The album also features some slower, more contemplative tracks, such as "Pastoral," which showcases Baas's ability to create beautiful and intricate melodies. "Farewell to Arms" is another standout track, with its haunting guitar lines and melancholic atmosphere.
Throughout the album, Baas's guitar playing is exceptional, and he is joined by a talented group of musicians who bring their own unique style to the music. The album is a testament to Baas's creativity and talent as a composer and musician.
Tjapko (Revisited) [Live] [feat. Ben van Gelder, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
5:8
Orthodox
5:2
Smooth Jazz Apocalypse
3:17
Gregariuos
Stuiter (Live) [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
8:52
Orthodox (Live) [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
5:56
Ballad (Live) [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
5:29
Ballad
3:49
Orthodox (Reprise)
Squalor
5:57
Gregarious (Excerpt) [Live] [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
5:3
The Giant Everywhere (Live) [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
11:20
Epilogue (For Helena Basilova)
5:34
Aneris (Live) [feat. Ben van Gelder, Harmen Fraanje, Joris Roelofs, Maarten Hogenhuis, Sean Fasciani & Mark Schilders]
10:27
Orthodox (Reprise)
2:40
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Catalog Numbers
LTMRM14v, PFR029
LTMRM14
Labels
Mainland Records, Positive And Focused Records
Mainland Records
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Formats
Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Numbered
Special Edition
White Label
CD
Album
Limited Edition
Yellow
Credits
Role
Credit
Alto Saxophone
Ben Van Gelder, Maarten Hogenhuis
Bass
Sean Fasciani
Bass Clarinet
Joris Roelofs
Drums
Mark Schilders
Guitar
Reinier Baas
Piano
Harmen Fraanje
Producer
Reinier Baas
Notes
Special edition for Record Store Day 2015. Limited to 104 pieces. Hand-numbered from 1 to 100 and -1 to -4.
Limited to 150 pieces (although the cover says 200). Hand-numbered
Barcodes
Barcode: 8 715777 008433
About Reinier Baas
Reinier Baas (1985) is a guitarist based in Amsterdam, Holland. Graduated from the Conservatory of Amsterdam with the highest honors and a finalist for the prestigious Deloitte Jazz Award (2010), he is fast gaining a reputation as one of Hollands most promising young players. Baas slightly peculiar and tenacious, yet inventive and original style has led him to perform at Hollands finest venues over the last years: the Bimhuis (More Socially Relevant Jazz Music), Lowlands (as a guest soloist with the Dutch Youth Jazz Orchestra), North Sea Jazz Festival (with Mona Lisa Overdrive) and the Royal Concertgebouw (with Anton Goudsmit and Stefan Lievestro), among others.
Smooth Jazz Apocalypse is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates innovative and boundary-pushing jazz music. It is a unique and exciting album that showcases Baas's exceptional talent and creativity.