with Mary Olson, violin/viola. In Holland in the 1960s, Bennink was quickly recognized as an uncommonly versatile drummer. As a hard swinger in the tradition of his hero Kenny Clarke, he accompanied touring American jazz stars, including Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Griffin, Eric Dolphy and Dexter Gordon. Bennink attended art school in the 1960s, and is also a successful visual artist in several media, often constructing sculpture from found objects, which may include broken drum heads and sticks. A conspicuous feature of Bennink\&##39;s musical life since the 1960s is the spontaneous duo concert with musicians of many nationalities and musical inclinations. Mary Oliver’s work as a soloist encompasses both composed and improvised contemporary music. As a soloist and ensemble player, she has performed in numerous international festivals. For the past twelve years, she has been based in Amsterdam where she has worked locally and internationally with various ensembles.