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The best-dressed band from The Netherlands (Esquire, 2016) has reinvented itself in collaboration with producer Paul Willemsen (of Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions, Ruben Hein, Blackbird). The band’s 5th album V is a stomping, high-energy record full of grooves and grease.

But is it jazz? Surf? Rock? It doesn’t matter. Just enjoy it! As Joshua Redman once said about BRUUT!: “Tightly woven tunes with a free, open spirit. Fun wild party vibe. Serious cats!”

One thing is certain: while listening to BRUUT! anything is possible, except keeping your feet on the floor.

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Bruut! Live At BIMHUIS Amsterdam

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From Nagasaki to Vlieland, BRUUT! has made people sweat, scream and, above all, dance. Raw Hammond sounds, hard grooves and sixties surf blend together into a danceable whole. The eye-catcher of the foursome is rising star alto saxophonist Maarten Hogenhuis, who has performed at the BIMHUIS in bands such as Krupa & The Genes and The More Socially Relevant Jazz Music Ensemble. Following the BRUUT! (2012), Fire (2013), Mad Pack (2015) and Superjazz (2017), as well as two ...

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