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“With saxophone and guitar alone, Ben van Gelder and Reinier Baas sound like an entire orchestra.” - Volkskrant

Saxophonist Ben van Gelder and guitarist Reinier Baas proudly announce the release of their third collaborative record, ‘This Is Water’.

This album is a testament to their unique artistic synergy, rooted in the American jazz tradition, but with unmistakably European flair. Drawing from a shared musical vocabulary developed during their 15-year collaboration, Baas and van Gelder effortlessly navigate a diverse range of moods and atmospheres.

Four deeply authentic musicians - each of them admired greatly by the duo - make a guest appearance on 'This Is Water'.

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Baas and van Gelder wrote new music for each of them specifically. These tailor-made songs are intended as vehicles for expression that cater to the strengths of each guest, with a focus on improvisation. Pianist Cory Smythe adds singular, ethereal textures, challenging the duo to venture into unknown, microtonal