Wilbert de Joode

Double bass

Wilbert de Joode (1955) is a true researcher of bass pizzicato and string techniques. He has been playing double bass since 1982 and joined groups that improvised in a jazz setting. He developed into one of the most active bass players on the European improvised music circuit. His individual style and tone color – he plays on gut strings – are very recognizable. As a member of the dOeK foundation, he is closely involved in the current developments of Amsterdam and international improvised music.

Wilbert is part of Pianolab Festival 2010