The quintet 2.0 was founded in 1989 by Dutch altoist and composer Paul Van Kemenade
and the band played hundreds of concerts in the Netherlands and abroad. The
quintet played in this setting for almost 20 year together and recorded a dozen LP’s and
CD’s. They combine their music with different musical disciplines and cultures. They played
with wind – and brassbands, popbands and symphonic orchestras. Van Kemenade has a
longterm relationship with South African musicians Feya Faku, Louis Mhlanga, Sydney Mnisi
and Sonti Mndebele. The quintet performed with artist such as David Murray, Kenny
Wheeler, Zim Ngqwana, Philip Catherine, Pierre Blanchard, David Linx, West african Les
Frères Guissé and more.
Nowadays the bandmembers have their own international career but every once and a while
the quintet comes together for special occasions to perform. When they do, they enjoy each
others musicianship and play mostly the leader’s original compositions.
Jeroen Van Vliet – piano
Eric Van Der Westen – double bass
Pieter Bast – drums
Louk Boudesteijn – trombone
Paul Van Kemenade – altosax/ compositions
