We both contribute compositions to the repertoire of the group and René van Astenrode will also compose a few tunes for the next CD. A few years ago we recorded the CD Innamorato. In March 2012 we are going to record this new CD. We're looking forward to this registration of our current band!

The CD Innamorato by Pot, Baumgarten & Friends

Films
Some Son (Philip Baumgarten)

and Nectar (Arie van Lienen)

Personnel
Peter Pot - diatonic accordion
Philip Baumgarten - double bass
René van Astenrode - vibraphone and percussion
Leonieke Vermeer - grand piano
Matthias van Olst - drums
Lotte van Velthoven - cello

The music
Pot, Baumgarten & Friends has evolved from the former line-up Pot, Van Lienen & Baumgarten, a successful band in the Netherlands. Peter Pot has contributed significantly to the development of the diatonic accordion as an instrument for improvisation.