PERCH HEN BROCK & RAIN
a.k.a. Baars, Henneman, Laubrock & RaineyPerch Hen Brock & Rain is an improvising quartet drawing on myriad experiences and backgrounds; a unique combination of two long-time duos; Ingrid Laubrock and Tom Rainey represent the best of the New York scene while Ab Baars and Ig Henneman are key members of the idiosyncratic Dutch improvised music community. In this ensemble four improvisational artists form a musical collaboration that seems to take on an almost telepathic quality, pulsing with passion, dedication, and versatility. The quartet came together for a first extensive European tour in November 2014, played o.a. at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Canadian tour in 2017, Groninger Jazz Fiets tour, and the Bimhuis Amsterdam.
(...) The quartet Perch Hen Brock & Rain invites you to linger longer with their sophomore release Elegiacal. Their request is reflected in the music they make which has an imperturbable feel about it.
—Mark Corroto All About Jazz May 2023
Ab Baars (NL) - tenor sax, clarinet, shakuhachi
Ig Henneman (NL)- viola
Ingrid Laubrock (DE/USA)- tenor sax, soprano sax
Tom Rainey (USA) - drums
After the break saxophonist clarinettist Michael Moore will join.