Ekseption

Ekseption
Ekseption performing on Dutch TV show Voor de vuist weg in 1971
Ekseption performing on Dutch TV show Voor de vuist weg in 1971
Background information
OriginHaarlem, Netherlands
GenresProgressive rock, classical crossover, jazz fusion
Years active1967–1989
LabelsPhilips Records
Ariola Records
Carrere Records
Past membersPersonnel

Ekseption was a Dutch rock band active from 1967 to 1989, playing mostly-instrumental progressive rock and classical rock.[1] The central character in the changing roster, and the only band member present on every album, was conservatory-trained trumpeter Rein van den Broek (10 September 1945 - 11 May 2015). The band saw some commercial success in the 1970s, having Dutch top ten hit singles with their adaptations of Beethoven's "Fifth" and Bach's "Air". The second album, Beggar Julia's Time Trip (1969), won the Dutch Edison Award for album of the year,[2] and the first five albums all went gold.

  1. ^ Eder, Bruce. "Ekseption: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Een vuist vol Edisons". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 26 February 1971. Retrieved 9 January 2022 – via Delpher.