Dergent, Dirk (B)
Dirk has performed in nearly every European country as well as in the United States, and can be heard on numerous recordings spanning jazz, classical, and commercial genres. He has shared the stage with artists such as Mike Carr, Gianni Basso, Clark Terry, Scarlett Lee Moore, Bruce Adams, Mighty Flea Conners, Gloria Gaynor, and many more. Last year, he appeared on national television (VRT) during the Debby & Nancy show.
Setup:
Adams 8000 Silver Sparkle, Adams 8000A Red / Black hardware
Cymbals:
Istanbul Mehmet
Sticks:
Vic Firth / Ayotte
Drumheads:
Evans
Cases / Bags:
Adams
Band:
Dirk van der Linden Trio, Marijn Devalck, freelance…
Favorite drummer:
Many, across different styles.
Favorite band:
Same
Favorite food:
Like most musicians, everything.
What you love most:
A brilliant performance where everything comes together (utopian…)
What you hate:
The (lack of) mobility in Flanders (traffic jams) and the increasing difficulty of reaching your venue (stage) in a (large) city, including high parking costs.
How long have you been playing Adams:
Since 2007
History:
Master’s at Conservatory of Antwerp (classical), Conservatory of Tilburg (jazz).
Percussion / ensemble teacher / jazz department coordinator at Turnhout music academy.
National and international concerts and CDs in various genres: classical, pop and jazz.
TV performances (including 2 seasons as house band for Debby and Nancy on VRT, accompanying the most famous Belgian singers and celebrities, as well as Garland Jeffries, Simon Webbe, and others.)
Accompaniment of many well-known Flemish and Dutch singers with various bands.
Concert tours with American singer Scarlett Lee Moore (Spain and twice in the USA – including support act for Ray Charles).
European tours with David Paquette (Switzerland), Mike Carr (Benelux), Dirk Van der Linden Trio (Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland – with Red Holloway –, France, Italy)
Jazz festivals / concerts with many top Belgian and international musicians such as Clark Terry, Red Holloway, Mike Carr, Rachel Gould, Ali Ryerson, Roni Ben-Hur, Denise Gordon, Léah Kline, Gloria Gaynor, Steve Yocum (+CD), Ben Jones (+CD), Scarlett Lee Moore (+CD), Carlo De Wijs, Dany Doriz, Dusco Goycovich, and many others.
