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Bob Wijnen

Bob Wijnen is a pianist of great sensitivity and depth. Much in demand as an accompanist, he is known for having some of the best ears around, as well as being an elegant and adventurous soloist who has absorbed a great deal of the history of jazz piano.

He has toured Indonesia (Java Jazz Festival), Michigan USA, and Iceland, and can be heard on CDs by Maygus (Double Moon Records), Sanna van Vliet – Insight (Munich Records), Klemens Marktl Quartet featuring Jasper Blom – The Challenge (Jazz’n’Arts), Triplicate featuring Eric Ineke and Equinox with Dutch jazz giants Sjoerd Dijkhuizen and Marcel Serierse.

Wijnen continues to grow as a pianist. Furthermore he’s increasingly concentrating on composing and arranging.

Gear

Wilhelm Steinberg IQ16 upright piano Rhodes 54 electric piano Nord Stage EX 76 keyboard Roland VK8 organ Roland Juno 6 synthesizer Motion Sound KBR-M amp Two Roland Cube Monitor amps Soundcraft Notepad FX mixer A whole lot of pedals, effects, and cables

Bob Wijnen: NYC Unforeseen

Read "NYC Unforeseen" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
January 24, 2016

The first minute of Dutch pianist Bob Wijnen's debut album is very telling, but not because of what he does. Rather, it's what Wijnen doesn't do that sets these opening moments apart: Instead of announcing his arrival by hitting on all cylinders and showcasing himself, he hands this prime piece of real estate to drummer Billy Drummond, who solos in inimitable fashion over what's essentially a vamp with some slight alterations. Wijnen eventually gets to shine on that number, but ...

Take Five With...

Take Five With Bob Wijnen

by Bob Wijnen
January 8, 2013

Meet Bob Wijnen:Bob Wijnen is a pianist of great sensitivity and depth. Much in demand as an accompanist, he is known for having some of the best ears around, as well as being an elegant and adventurous soloist who has absorbed a great deal of the history of jazz piano.He has toured Indonesia (Java Jazz Festival), Michigan USA, and Iceland, and can be heard on CDs by Maygus (Double Moon Records), Sanna van Vliet 's Insight ...

"Watch out for him: he already was a tasteful pianist ever since, but he's getting better and better every time I hear him." - Bert Jansma, The Hague jazz journalist

"The young Dutch group Triplicate released last month its debut album in Pavlov Bar and Restaurant in The Hague, entitled Three and one. The trio, featuring trumpet player Ellister Van Der Molen, pianist Bob Wijnen and double bass player Johnny Daly was enlarged with drummer and nestor of the Dutch jazzscene Eric Ineke. Its debut Three and one surprised - a great album made by young people, not swayed by the issues of the day, but striving to keep the jazz tradition and thre spirit of jazz alive, healthy and into the future! Quote (not to the letter): Claudio Roditi." - Jazzcorner.com

Primary Instrument

Piano

Location

The Hague

Credentials/Background

2012 - piano teacher at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague 2011 - piano teacher at Helicon Hogeschool, The Hague 2007 - piano teacher at the Culture Center of the Technical University, Delft Online piano lessons are great, but your computer will only give you one way communication. With me, you will get thorough piano lessons in your style of choice on piano, Rhodes, organ or synthesizer (no keyboard). All lessons you will get are in a cosy studio with all the aforementioned instruments plus modern facilities. I will pay attention to things like: pop and jazz harmony, rhythm, posture, technique without too much effort, scales, improvisation, dynamics, groove and timing