Musician

Musical Creations

I’m an active musician in a variety of bands and I also do solo performances. There’s a brief review of my musical activities below. More information (at present only in Dutch) is obtainable from www.muzemakers.com, a joint venture in music and poetry with my partner, Anneke Rot.

Instruments

Recorder Playing: Mainly Sopranino, Soprano, Tenor, and Bass Recorders.

Bass Guitar: Acoustic EKO Bass Guitar, Electric Hofner (“Beatle Bass”), Ibanez Musician.

In the group Rivelli, I play on found objects, hinges and locks, African thumb piano (Mbira, Kalimba).

Muzemakers V.O.F.

Music, lyrics, and ideas

MUZEMAKERS V.O.F. is a collaboration between Anneke Rot and Laurens van der Zee. We create music, write lyrics, develop ideas, and facilitate artistic and other gatherings. Additionally, we offer Reconnective Healing.

Solo

Flute Improvisations for Meditations, Exhibition Openings, and Similar Events.

Trio Behang

Background or Swing as Desired: Country, Irish, Various World Music.

Folkcorn

Historical Dutch Folk Music from 1400-1900. Concerts and Background, Including Medieval Meals, Historical Events, City Rights Celebrations.

Rivelli

Impro-Explosion Ensemble of Visual Artists and Musicians for an Avant-Garde Audience, Modern Art Vernissages. A Refresher for Those Who Have Seen Everything.

Working on the Railroad for a Dollar a Day

Blues Trio: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica.