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frans vermeerssen |
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soprano-, alto-, tenor- and baritone saxophones |
classical saxophone at the Stedelijk Conservatorium Groningen, saxophone and improvisation at the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam, composition with Jacob ter Veldhuis |
TamTamFanfare (1982-1987), All Ears (1986-1990, 2003-now), Transatlantic Sextet (1992), Frans Vermeerssen Quartet (1991-now), Africa Brass (1996-1998), No Can Do (2000-2004), Bright Moments (2001-2003),Talking Cows (2005-now), Contraband(2006/2007) |
Noodband, Artisnt, Gerard Ammerlaan Orchestra and Octet, Baritone Madness, The Six Winds, Bik Bent Braam, Contraband, Arend Niks Project, Joost Buis & His Famous Astronotes, Stratos Reeds Quartet, Willem Breuker Kollektief, Drummer's Double Bill |
Granted by the "Fund for the Creation of Music" since 1989. Compositions for his own groups, Contraband, Stratos, Six Winds, Niks Project. Music for workshops. Theatre music for the company "Werk in Uitvoering". Musical "Turkwaas". Music for wind orchestra. |
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, Poland, Jugoslavia, Canada, USA, Japan, Italy, Slovenia, England, Aruba, Curacao, Spain, Cszechia, Indonesia |
Teaches saxophone and improvisation at the Artez Conservatorium, Arnhem, Holland. Workshops all over the Netherlands |
Henri de Wolf Jazz Award 1984 |