saxophonist, composer, teacher, producer
vrijdag 19 december 2025
New Rdam Jazz Orchestra & Lucy Woodward ‘The Rocketeers’
LantarenVenster
Rotterdam (Netherlands)
20:30 uur
TICKETS
zaterdag 10 januari 2026
New Rdam Jazz Orchestra & Lucy Woodward ‘The Rocketeers’
Bimhuis
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
20:30 uur
TICKETS
donderdag 15 januari 2026
New Rdam Jazz Orchestra & Lucy Woodward ‘The Rocketeers’
Theater De Regentes/ Projazz
Den Haag (Netherlands)
20:30 uur
Faces of Earth | Diamonds
The return of colonial jewelry is a contemporary topic. These pieces are often tied to the history of diamond mining and trade during the colonial era. The wealth of one comes at the expense of another. Faces of Earth | Diamonds tells a controversial story of brilliance and power.
Martin Fondse Voice Orchestra
A hybrid ensemble comprising six women and five men, featuring inspiring new musicians alongside a few familiar players. A balance of experience and emerging talent, complemented by the authentic Norwegian saxophonist Trygve Seim with a unique style and sound. The music blends composition and improvisation, engaging with contemporary issues.
The women’s group Vox Sturnus adds a powerful new dimension to the orchestra’s music through the use of text. With contemplative and sharp commentary, and poetry from writers like Shakespeare (e.g., “My crown is in my heart, not on my head, Not decked with diamonds and Indian stones” from Henry the Sixth), they perform like the chorus in a Greek tragedy.
The ensemble’s flexibility—nearly every singer also plays an instrument, and all musicians are multi-instrumental—creates an endless palette of colors and sounds.
Originally, Faces of Earth | Diamonds was commissioned by Bimhuis, Amsterdam.
Martin Fondse – piano, Fender Rhodes, vibrandoneon
Miguel Boelens – alto sax, bass clarinet
Eric van der Westen – double bass
Romain Bly – French horn, Drums
Vox Sturnus:
Margriet Sjoerdsma – vocals
Maaike van der Linde – vocals, flute, bass flute
Julia Werner – vocals
Anne-Marie Roel Messerschmidt – vocals
Thora Sveinsdottir – vocals, viola
Annie Tangberg – vocals, cello
Special Guest:
Trygve Seim – tenor, soprano sax
Super exited to announce I am playing with these amazing musicians in 2026!
After a five-year break, Gare du Nord returns to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of debut album (in search of) Excellounge. The instant success of that album and leading single track Pablo’s Blues set the wheels in motion. We didn’t foresee that this would continue for 25 years, but once it happened, it’s appropriate to throw a party. So we’re hitting the road with old and new friends to meet all our dedicated fans and enjoy together all the songs we’ve come to love over all these years. Of course, we also have some surprises in store. So be sure to bring your friends and loved ones and we will see you on the road for Gare du Nord: 25 years on the move…so what’s next?
Aron Raams – guitar & vocals
Marc Schenk – drums
Leona Philippo – Vocals
Ferry Lagendijk – keys
Sven Happel – bass
Miguel Boelens – saxophones
De verrassing is niet dat Esther van Hees een fascinerende zangeres is en Reindert Kragt een fantastische bassist. De verrassing is allereerst dat het zo diverse repertoire toch een zeer coherent album oplevert, maar bovenal de ongelofelijke muzikale rijkdom die dit tweetal tezamen met een paar topgasten voortbrengt: virtuoos, emotioneel geladen en met een magnifieke verbeeldingskracht.
Released summer 2024
Ester van Hees Vocals
Jeroen van Vliet Piano and Rhodes
Miguel Boelens Alto saxophone and Bass Clarinet