Pot Laban Baumgarten
A new approach to folk and jazz
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The Music
Pot Laban Baumgarten have their own personal approach to folk and jazz. Their music is mainly grounded in the European tradition, with influences from the USA and other countries. They play originals. Every member contributes compositions, but most of them are written by Peter Pot, the guardian of the European heritage of this band.
Personnel
The way Peter Pot plays on the diatonic accordion, it is a subtle and arty instrument. At times PeterPot lets his instrument whisper, but it can also swing and growl under his hands. He has an unique approach to improvisation. Peter Pot is generally considered to be one of the best diatonic accordion players in Holland.
Philip Baumgarten (double bass and bass guitar) is a longtime collaborator with Peter Pot. Apart from that, he has always played jazz with a lot of enthusiasm and dedication. The jazz duo cd The Hurricane Session that Philip Baumgarten made with American saxophonist Bob Anram, got 4,5 out of 5 stars in a review in Jazzism, Hollands most important jazz magazine. Philip Baumgarten also has his own site.
René van Astenrode has left the group. He has been with us for 10 years and we had a lot of fun together. We are now working with Freek Laban and we are very enthusiastic about this cooperation. The music has become more intimate, very beautiful.
The last Pot Baumgarten van Astenrode album Izabel. If you are interested in buying this beautiful album, mail us.
Izabel will be out march 11, but Home is our last album before Izabel. If you are interested in buying this album, mail us!
Buy tracks of Home on Amazon.