Conducting
Orquestra Tom Jobim
In may 2011 I was invited to work with the Orquestra Tom Jobim, an orchestra with musicians who study at EMESP(Escola da Musica do Estado de Sao Paulo).We had a great week with rehearsals, a composition & improvisation masterclass and a wonderful concert at may 21. Together with chief conductor Roberto Sion, who has a
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Since 2003, I’ve had the privilege of working with the incredibly inspiring and endlessly energetic Manu Dibango—the godfather of Cameroonian Funk and Soul, and the mastermind behind the global hit Soul Makossa. Though based in Paris, his spirit and music had a universal reach. In 2003, I was invited to create a program centered around
MoreNJJO | DWDD | A Rosa
The NJJO was a guest on De Wereld Draait Door! On the day of the recording – Kurt Cobain’s birthday (and mine as well) – we performed my composition A Rosa.
MoreThree Nations Under One Groove
During my time as conductor of the Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest (NJJO), I had the privilege of leading an inspiring collaboration with like-minded orchestras from Germany (BuJazzO) and the UK (NYJO).
MoreHR Big Band
I’ve written two projects for the HR Big Band: Cottacatya and City Lights. Germany has a rich tradition of Radio Big Bands, with WDR, NDR, and HR (Hessischer Rundfunk) being three of the most renowned. Cottacatya was released on the HR CD Two Suites (available in the shop). Cottacatya! is a musical suite entirely dedicated
MoreXL JAZZ 2011
My 3rd edition of the Extra Large Jazz Orchestra of Buitenkunst features music of pianist Ramón Valle and me.?New compositions and fresh orchestrations for this vibrant, steaming band?with a dedicated and brilliant solist. We performed at the BIM HUIS, LUX and Lantaren/Venster! And like the years before we released a wonderfully designed CD through the
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