Happy New Year!
Currently I am working on a new album that will be recorded in February. It features the great pianist Andy Milne, drummer Greg Ritchie, bass player Zack Lober and the adventure seeker Keisuke Matsuno on guitar.
I am looking forward to it and I'll keep you posted.
DR
The music video of the Bimhuis is online.
Enjoy: www.youtube.com/diederikrijpstra
And today: Jazzdag in Rotterdam, 21:00-21:30 at the Balszaal, Hotel New York
DR
Balcony of the Irish Turtle is out now!
This new QUINCEY record is available on 
Enjoy the new character and sound of the band!
DR
CANCELLED!!
QUINCEY's gig in the Kombinatie on March 4 is CANCELLED!!!
Check out my latest review in Jazzism! It's in Dutch...
DR
I posted some new compositions on my youtube channel! www.youtube.com/diederikrijpstra
I scored my first short movie called On The Run and I posted a piece called Coltrane. Enjoy.
DR
Wampum available online
My new album is available on Itunes. Click here: and support this project! Also check out the great reviews I got. For the English natives: I have some quotes from the reviews of the major newpapers. Check out the download section.
DR
Wednesday June 30, 20.00
Alshey Kahn, the author of "Kind if Blue: the making of Miles DAvis' masterpiece, and famous jazz journalist, is giving a lecture at the Rotterdam library about the groundbraking album Bitches Brew. And I will be sitting next to him! It's an honour to have the possibility discussing this record with him. We'll be talking about the influence the record had on the music history. Check out www.northsearoundtown.com for more information.
DR
Saturday June 19: Shouting Boots! (Vuvuzela included)
Coming Saturday I will be playing at the radioprogram Shouting Boots on radio6. Together with Dimitar Bodurov on piano. And together with some pieces of my new album and a Vuvuzela. You can listen to if afterwards on http://shoutingboots.radio6.nl
DR
Album release on the 3rd of June
I will be releasing my album Wampum on the 3rd of June in the Badcuyp, Amsterdam. I am really looking forward to play with these great musicians: Gideon van Gelder - piano, Onno Goveart - drums and Clemens van der feen - bass. I hope to see you there!
DR
New album coming out soon!
Recently Diederik has recorded his new album featuring Joost Lijbaart, Clemens van der Feen, Dimitar Bodurov and Eric Vloeimans. It will be online soon.
New website online!
Welcome to the new website of Diederik Rijpstra. Here you can find all about his music and projects. Currently Diederik is studying at the New school for Jazz and Contemporary music, New York, with the help of the Huygens Talent Program and VSB fund. He is working on his first EP, which he will record with Clemens van der Feen, Joost Lijbaart and Dimitar Bodurov, in the beginning of January. We will keep you posted!
photography by Keke Keukelaar
The New York based Diederik Rijpstra could be called a promising and original “New Kid on the Block”. He is an unconventional, intuitive and emotional player with a warm and subtle sound. His intriguing compositions are inspired by Radiohead, Philip Glass and sounds from his daily life.
His current group with Joost Lijbaart (winner Dutch jazz competition 2002 and a.o. member of Yuri Honing trio), Clemens van der Feen (a.o. semi-finalist of the Thelonious Monk Competition), and Dimitar Bodurov (winner Young Pianist Foundation Jazz Competition 2007) is looking for diversity in their music in playful and surprising ways. The Diederik Rijpstra Quartet plays compositions that combine lyricism and intense interactivity. His new album Wampum was released in June 2010. This album also included some duo improvisations with the renowned Eric Vloeimans.
Recently Diederik is working as a composer outside of jazz as well. He composed music for a selection of poems of Leo Vroman during the celebration of the poet’s 90th birthday (Amsterdam). He wrote three pieces for the International Holland festival 2009 and composed and edited music for the dance performance ChoreOBJECTograhy (choreography Keeley Walsh, New York). Diederik collaborated with diretor Adrian Hopkins for the short movie “On the Run.” He got some experience of writing for film and commercials at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary music, New York, and took lessons with Gary Pozner (National Geographic) and George Fontenette.
Years ago Diederik initiated the founding of QUINCEY, currently one of the most innovative jazz quintets in the Netherlands. They have released their new album Balcony of the Irish Turtle in Februari 2011. In 2004 Diederik toured with the Gideon van Gelder Quartet (winner Princess Christina Concours, finalist Deloitte Jazz Award 2008). Two years later he reached the finals of the Dutch Jazz Competition 2006 with QUINCEY and played with this group at the North Sea Jazz festival. The same year, his great talent clinched him a berth as guest soloist for the Jazz Impulse tour with the popular band Room Eleven. In 2007 he won the Dutch Trust Carnegie Award, which took him to Carnegie Hall, New York, performing with the talented young pianist Jonathan Batiste, known for his work with Wynton Marsalis. Diederik released three CDs with QUINCEY, the latter two got auspicious reviews. Diederik played with several famous Dutch musicians, like Benjamin Herman (winner Boy Edgar Prize) Harmen Fraanje and Jesse van Ruller (winner Thelonious Monk Award) and on stages and festivals like Bimhuis, SJU huis, Beauforthuis, North Sea Jazz festival and The Hague Jazz festival.
Korzo
13-03-'12 23:00
New York
Liz, Devin and myself
unique encounter, unpredictable music!
Good Music Festival
19-05-'12 21:00
Amsterdam
Ayanna and Diederik
info TBA
ELB Jazz
25-05-'12 21:00
Hamburg
Ayanna and Diederik
info TBA
For videos visit www.youtube/diederikrijpstra
Schizofrenic Tail
Dimitar Bodurov-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums
Anima Ludi Tonalis
Dimitar Bodurov-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums
Keke
Dimitar Bodurov-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums
R.S.I
Dimitar Bodurov-piano, Clemens van der Feen-double bass, Joost Lijbaart-drums
Improvisation
Eric Vloeimans-trumpet
QUINCEY
QUINCEY
Daan Herweg-piano, Floris van der Vlugt-saxophone, Lucas Dols-double bass, Jurjen Bakker-drums
Click images to buy or click Itunes button to buy digital version
LEADER
Balcony of the Irish Turtle Out Now!
QUINCEY
Wampum
Circus
QUINCEY
Live at the Bimhuis
QUINCEY
D109G
QUINCEY
SIDEMAN
Happy Camper
by Job Roggeveen
At Home
Benny Sings
Six White Russians and a Pink Pussycat
Room Eleven
I find it very rewarding to pass on my knowledge. The focus of my lessons are on improvisation for individual trumpetplayers or for combos. I’ve had private students for many years now and got both my BA and MA at the Amsterdam conservatory. I teach at all levels. Please contact me if you would like to have some information concerning your wishes and needs.
Diederik Rijpstra
+1 6466442692 (New York)
+31 647570214 (Amsterdam)
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Diederik plays Hub van Laar, Oiram
Credits
Photography by Keke Keukelaar
Design by Jochem Ruijgrok