DIY records & niche music theory.
Since 1985.
Current projects:
National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NL) <- artistic director ‘25-’26
Reinier Baas & Ben van Gelder <- ‘This Is Water’ out now!
Deadeye ft. Kit Downes & Jonas Burgwinkel
Benjamin Herman’s BUGHOUSE
Out now:
Chromatic Major Modes Magazine & Modal Explorer (theory magazine and app)
Work in progress:
The Parameter Approach to Practicing Composition (book)
Latest Releases
Interview on Sixty Scales and the Truth
Yappin’ away with Niels Guns. We speak about the use of restrictions in the creative process, modal theory, separating your identity from your musical output, the place of humor in music, the place of risk in improvisation, marketing the unmarketable and other greatest hits.
‘Fan Fiction’ with Ben van Gelder and Jeff Ballard
From our latest duo effort ‘This Is Water’ (2024).
Composition by Reinier Baas. Filmed by Max Baggerman. Recorded and mixed by Paul Pouwer at Power Sound Studio, Amsterdam. Mastered by Frederik Dejongh at Jerboa Mastering.
‘Wild Bill’ video ft. Louis Cole & Typex
From the 2024 album ‘Relief Party’.
Art by Typex. Animation by River Roest.
Composition, production, arrangement and banjitar by Reinier Baas. Featuring Louis Cole (drums), Ben van Gelder (alto sax), Ketija Ringa Karahona (flute), Clemens van der Feen (bass).
Video made possible by New Amsterdam Jazz.
Merchandise
Impress your friends with unusual, limited-release Northwestern European jazz-dance music on vinyl and CD. Visit the Shop for the full collection!
