Tobias Klein
- Saxophonist/bass clarinetist, composer, bandleader
Saxophonist, bass clarinetist and composer Tobias Klein is artistic director of the Dutch ensemble Spinifex (Downbeat: “One of Europe’s foremost improvising groups”). He also leads the Archimboldi Ensemble (Lida Brouskari/Rie Watanabe/Thomas Jaspers/Tobias Klein) and he plays bass clarinet duos with Lothar Ohlmeier and Oguz Büyükberber.
Amsterdam-based Spinifex, named after a tough Australian species of grass, may at first sound like a combination of free jazz, punk rock and other typically Western contemporary music. However, beneath the surface the listener will discover ancient cyclical rhythms from Turkish and Indian musical cultures.
Spinifex has released 10 albums and has toured extensively in Europe and Asia. “SPINIFEX continue to push boundaries, crafting a compelling combination of meticulous complexity and primal energy, captivating both the intellect and the senses.” Tim Larsen – Jazz Views
- I have been visiting Jazzahead regularly since Spinifex played a showcase there in 2012. It is a great place to meet inspiring people who invigorate creative music with their passion and dedication, to exchange ideas and make plans.