Wilbert de Joode (1955) is a veritable research scientist of bass pizzicato and bowing techniques. A self-taught musician, he has been playing the double-bass since1982. He began working in groups that improvised within a jazz framework. His idiosyncratic style was soon noticed and in the mid 80’s he played in groups led by Vera Vingerhoeds, Armando Cairo and Ig Henneman where he further developed his improvisation skills. During this period he was constantly in demand to accompany conservatorium students in their final exams. He came into contact with such musicians as J.C.Tans en Rinus Groeneveld, Michiel Braam, Han Bennink en Han Buhrs (Schismatics). In 1990 Ab Baars recognized the progression in de Joode’s playing and invited him to join the Ab Baars Trio.
de Joode is currently one of the most active bass players on the Dutch improvised music circuit. His individual style and musicality transforms the double bass into an equal partner in the most varied ensembles. A personal tone colour, exploration of the outer registers, idiosyncratic improvisations and the use of gut strings contribute to an instantly recognisable and intriguing sound. Common Senses, a piece for improvised double bass and string orchestra, was written for him by Gerard Ammerlaan and has been performed several times by The Nederlands Jeugd StrijkOrkest (Netherlands Youth String Orchestra) led by Roland Kieft.
Beside the Ab Baars Trio de Joode is active in the following groups: Ig Henneman (string quartet), Eric Boeren 4tet (with Han Bennink and Michael Moore), Michiel Braam (Bik Bent Braam, Trio with Michael Vatcher, Bentje Braam), Trio Fuhler/Bennink/DeJoode, the Chris Abelen Quintet (including Corrie van Binsbergen) and the extravagant INTERMISSION. He plays in various groups with Joost Buis and together with bass saxophonist Klaas Hekman has set up a bass group which features three double bass players – William Parker (USA), Hideji Taninaka (Japan) and de Joode himself. New developments include solo concerts, a duo with Tobias Delius and work with dance improvisers such as David Zambrano en Eileen Standley.
 Other musical partners include: Steve Lacy, Rosswell Rudd, The Ex, het NU-ensemble (with Mats Gustafsson and Paul Lovens among others), Jaap Blonk, Charles Gayle, Misha Mengelberg, Sunny Marray, John Tchicai, Fred Frith, Mariëtte Rouppe van de Voort, Denis Charles, Steve Arguelles, Dylan van der Schyff, Thomas Lehn, Achim Kauffman, Johannes Bauer, Frank Gratkowski, Martin Blume, Paul Termos, Willem van Manen, Barre Phillips and Derek Bailey (in Intermissions Unanswered Questions).
De Joode plays regularly in festivals and concerts throughout the world. He has recently released a solo CD, Olo (Wig 06, 2002), “a suite of improvised, short, wayward, witty, gloomy, beautiful and freakish bass solo’s.”
Discography
· Next - Het Vera Vingerhoeds Kwartet (BVHaast LP, 1988)
· Dare To Be Different - Rinus Groeneveld Trio (Timeless SJP321, 1989)
· Around The World - J.C.Tans Orchestra ('BVHaast CD 8905, 1989)
· In Grassetto - Ig Henneman Kwintet (Wig 01, 1990)
· 3900 Carol Court - Ab Baars Trio (Geestgronden GG12, 1992)
· Dickinson - Ig Henneman Tentet (Wig 02, 1993)
· Howdy - Bik Bent Braam (Timeless SJP388, 1993)
· Sprok - Ab Baars Trio (Geestgronden GG14, 1995)
· One For Rashaan - Frans Vermeerssen Quintet (A-Records ARP73034, 1995)
· Repeat That, Repeat - Ig Henneman Tentet (Wig03, 1995)
· Dance Of The Penguins - Chris Abelen Quintet (BVHaast CD 9608, 1996)
· AngelicA 1996 - Festival Bologna (Associazione Di Idee AI 011. 1996)
· Song Of Low Songs - Intermission (BVHaast CD 9612, 1996)
· Het XYZ Der Bik Bent Braam - Bik Bent Braam (BVHaast CD 6910/11, 1996)
· Spanner At Stake O Mapia - Dean Brodrick+Jugend Sinfonieorchester (Bon Jour Records CAVA 8, 1997)
· Cross Breeding - Eric Boeren ( BIMHuis 005, 1997)
· Bellagram - Trio Fuhler/Bennink/DeJoode (Geestgronden,GG18, 1998)
· Indigo - Ig Henneman Tentet ( Wig 04, 1998)
· Captain Of The Deep - Denis Charles Ivtet (Eremite Records MTE09, 1998)
· Zilch - Trio Fuhler/Bennink/DeJoode (ConundrumCD 0, 1998)
· Playing The Second Coolbook - Bentje Braam (BVHaast CD 9810, 1998)
· Monk Materials - Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher (BVHaast CD 9811, 1998)
· Die Enfesselte Droste - Jan Klare (Soul Train Rec. ST11047-2, 1998)
· Joy Of A Toy - Eric Boeren 4tet (BVHaast CD 9907, 1999)
· PES - Ig Henneman Strijkkwartet (Wig 05, 1999)
“What a Romance - Chris Abelen Quintet (BVHaast CD 9913, 1999)
· Zwart Wit - Bik Bent Braam (BVHaast CD 9910-11, 1999)
· Two Days In Chicago - Misha Mengelberg (HatHutRecords HATology 2-535, 1999)
· A Free Step - Ab Baars Trio (GeestGronden GG 20, 1999)
· Rockets/J.C.Tans Orchestra - J.C.Tans verzamel CD '83-'89 (BVHaast CD 0200, 2000)
· 13 - Bik Bent Braam (BVHaast, CD1200, 2000)
· SONGS - Ab Baars Trio (Geestgronden, CD GG22, 2001)
· FOUR - Ab Baars Trio + Roswell Rudd (DATA Records DATA 012, 2001)
· Een Rondje Holland - het EX ORKEST (EX-Records EX 086D, distr. Konkurrent BV, 2001)
· Caramel Topped Terrier - David Haney Quartet (Cadence Jazz Records CJR 1136, 2001)
· Soft Nose - Eric Boeren 4tet (BVHaast CD 1501, 2001)
· Olo - Wilbert de Joode (Wig 06, 2002)
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