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Tim Langedijk

Many jazz enthusiasts find guitarist Tim Langedijk a breath of fresh air. He is not a man who desires to show off his virtuosity to his audience at any given moment. Langedijk likes beautiful melodic lines and subtle harmonies and he also searches for intriguing and adventurous soundscapes. Diversity and powerful expression are the starting points for the trio that he formed in 2006. Bassist Udo Pannekeet is a member of the first hour. In 2011 drummer Hans van Oosterhout joined the trio. The first two albums (Testimonials, 2008 and Inside The House, 2010) were critically acclaimed. "His view of music is in line with what John Abercrombie and Bill Frisell set in motion," said the magazine Jazzism. Contemporary jazz that branches out into fusion and country, it's all possible with Langedijk, yet always with a lovely tone and refined movements. Recent years, the trio played at all major venues and jazz festivals in Holland including the North Sea Jazz Festival. Late 2011, Langedijk recorded his third album in Osnabrück, Germany. Special guest on this CD is the internationally renowned pianist Jasper van 't Hof. The CD is titled November and is released spring 2012.

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Udo Pannekeet: Electric Regions

Read "Electric Regions" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Udo Pannekeet is the current bassist for the legendary Dutch progressive rock band Focus, featuring original members Thijs van Leer (flute, vocals, keyboards) and Pierre van der Linden (drums). On this album the bassist goes for the gusto, supported by an extensive lineup, where jazz rock, fusion and modern jazz concepts co-align, most noticeably on the opening and adrenaline-charged long-form composition “Electric Regions Part One," which is basically the album's tour de force. Drummer Marcel Serierse kicks off ...

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Tim Langedijk Trio: Up North

Read "Up North" reviewed by Budd Kopman


One of the hallmarks of a truly creative jazz musician is that his or her musical vision is immediately identifiable, and guitarist Tim Langedijk is one of those players. His trio's latest album, Up North is a marvelous document of his elegance, intensity, surprising musical choices and understated technique. When combined with the equally subtle playing of bassist Udo Pannekeet and drummer Hans Van Oosterhout, the music on the album almost glows in the dark. Everything has been ...

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Tim Langedijk Trio: Acenja

Read "Acenja" reviewed by Jack Bowers


One appraisal that can be rendered without a moment's pause is that guitarist Tim Langedijk, bassist Udo Pannekeet and drummer Hans van Oosterhout from The Netherlands are splendid musicians. When the trio decide to adopt a harmonious and plain-spoken groove, as is most often the case on Acenja, the album is delightful to hear and appreciate. There are, luckily, only a couple of departures from established protocol, one of which ("The Woods") the trio has chosen as its opening number. ...

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“…Langedijk’s contemporary compositions not only have a strong melodic sensibility; they also showcase his harmonic concepts. Langedijk’s playing is assured, his sense of time and space giving the composition its soul. With subtle and empathic accompaniment from van Oosterhout and Pannekeet, this becomes the standout track. …” - ALLABOUTJAZZ

“…one of the better trios on a global level with plenty of flavor and texture without bordering on the artistic pretentiousness engaged by some musicians…” ★★★★★ CRITICAL JAZZ (USA)

”…Langedijk may be seen as one of the most original and innovative guitarists in the Netherlands. His qualities are his compositions and his soundexperiments. The sound is recognizable and original, intriguing interplay and solo’s, compositions are adventurous, and all very understandable for the listener. It’s always spontanious, fresh and tasty…” - THE VOLKSKRANT

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Electric Regions

In and out of Focus Records
2019

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Up North

The Sand Records
2017

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Acenja

Shanti Records
2015

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Inside The House

The Sand Records
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After Midnight

After Midnight

From: Acenja
By Tim Langedijk
Up To The Mark

Up To The Mark

From: Inside The House
By Tim Langedijk

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