Dutch jazz; Jan Menu
Jan Menu (1962) is a Dutch saxophonist. He used to mainly play the alto and tenor saxophone, but recently has started making the baritone sax his main instrument. He graduated from the conservatory in Hilversum as a performing and teaching musician. In 1987, he formed a trio with guitarist Maarten van der Grinten and bass player Jan Voogd, named DIG d’DIZ, the first letters of “Drie is goedkoper, de Drummer is ziek,” which translates to “Three is cheaper, the Drummer is sick.” The simple reason back then was that there was not enough money for a drummer. He developed into an extremely skilled saxophonist and became the cornerstone of numerous orchestras spanning a wide variety of styles, which we will explore during this episode. You can hear him perform with DIG d’DIZ, with vocalists Greetje Kauffeld and Fay Claassen, as well as with Nico Bunink’s and Rembrandt Frerichs’ piano trios. We will also hear a recording from the album “Tribute To Wessel Ilcken,” featuring many prominent Dutch musicians.
Playlist
Mahler with DIG d’DIZ
A Flower Is A Lovesong Thing with DIG d’DIZ
Just One Of The Things with Greetje Kauffeld and DIG d’DIZ
Because Of You with Greetje Kauffeld and DIG d’DIZ
Alright, OK, You Win with Greetje Kauffeld and DIG d’DIZ
Ask Me Now with trio Nico Bunink
Sao Paulo with trio Rembrandt Frerichs
Why Did I Choose You Context: A Tribute To Wessel Ilcken
Walking Shoes with Fay Claassen
Nights At The Turntables with Fay Claassen
