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Testimoni @ Vrije Geluiden

On sunday, March 25, Eric, Matangi and me made our appearance in the dutch television program Vrije Geluiden. We performed music from the cd Testimoni. ‘Floc de Neu’, ‘Solo Vibrante’ and ‘O Mar’.

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Testimoni @ Vrije Geluiden

On sunday, March 25, Eric, Matangi and me made our appearance in the dutch television program Vrije Geluiden. We performed music from the cd Testimoni. ‘Floc de Neu’, ‘Solo Vibrante’ and ‘O Mar’.

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BEAM & M. Stockhausen

Since January 2011 I’m the artistic leader in BEAM Orchestra, Tilburg. November 2011 we did a wonderful project with composer/trumpet player/inspirator Markus Stockhausen.

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BEAM & M. Stockhausen

Since January 2011 I’m the artistic leader in BEAM Orchestra, Tilburg. November 2011 we did a wonderful project with composer/trumpet player/inspirator Markus Stockhausen.

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HR Big Band

For the HR Big Band I wrote 2 projects: Cottacatya & City Lights. Until today, there is a rich tradition in Radio Big Bands in Germany. WDR, NDR and also the HR (Hessischer Rundfunk)

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HR Big Band

For the HR Big Band I wrote 2 projects: Cottacatya & City Lights. Until today, there is a rich tradition in Radio Big Bands in Germany. WDR, NDR and also the HR (Hessischer Rundfunk)

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Basement Jaxx

The combined forces of Basement Jaxx‘s uniquely skewed take on dance music, the Metropole Orkest‘s cutting edge approach to orchestral interpretation took blaze by storm for two nights 

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Basement Jaxx

The combined forces of Basement Jaxx‘s uniquely skewed take on dance music, the Metropole Orkest‘s cutting edge approach to orchestral interpretation took blaze by storm for two nights 

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Bauer Melody of 2006

Bauer was a pop duo from Amsterdam (years active: 1999-2006) comprised of former Bettie Serveert drummer Berend Dubbe and Sonja van Hamel. Watch the videos.

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Bauer Melody of 2006

Bauer was a pop duo from Amsterdam (years active: 1999-2006) comprised of former Bettie Serveert drummer Berend Dubbe and Sonja van Hamel. Watch the videos.

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Matthew Herbert

If you’re a drummer you can just bang the drums. Of course you could also make a cup of tea. Providing you share a stage with Matthew Herbert. And we shared the stage on November 11, 2010.

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Matthew Herbert

If you’re a drummer you can just bang the drums. Of course you could also make a cup of tea. Providing you share a stage with Matthew Herbert. And we shared the stage on November 11, 2010.

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Metropole Orchestra

Since 1997  I’ve been writing compositions and arrangements for the Metropole Orchestra. Over the years I worked with many different artists and groups, TV programmes and CD’s. 

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Metropole Orchestra

Since 1997  I’ve been writing compositions and arrangements for the Metropole Orchestra. Over the years I worked with many different artists and groups, TV programmes and CD’s. 

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Pat Metheny

2003: guitarist Pat Metheny at the North Sea Jazz Festival. One of the highlights was the concert with the Metropole Orchestra. My contribution was an adaptation of his track ‘Always and Forever’. 

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Pat Metheny

2003: guitarist Pat Metheny at the North Sea Jazz Festival. One of the highlights was the concert with the Metropole Orchestra. My contribution was an adaptation of his track ‘Always and Forever’. 

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Terry Bozzio

Chamber Works for Drums & Orchestra. In 2003 I was happy to orchestrate Terry Bozzio’s contemporary composition Chamber Works for him & the Metropole Orchestra.

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Terry Bozzio

Chamber Works for Drums & Orchestra. In 2003 I was happy to orchestrate Terry Bozzio’s contemporary composition Chamber Works for him & the Metropole Orchestra.

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Brasil Festival 2011

In a series of three concerts at the Roode Bioscoop, clarinetist Claudio Puntin and me received guest musicians with a close relation to Brazil for a surprising musical encounter!

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Brasil Festival 2011

In a series of three concerts at the Roode Bioscoop, clarinetist Claudio Puntin and me received guest musicians with a close relation to Brazil for a surprising musical encounter!

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Homelands

Starvinsky Orkestar plays ‘Homelands’. Feb 16: Amsterdam, 17: Tilburg & 18: Rotterdam. Special guest: alto saxophone/flute player and conductor Roberto Sion (Brazil). Read more…

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Homelands

Starvinsky Orkestar plays ‘Homelands’. Feb 16: Amsterdam, 17: Tilburg & 18: Rotterdam. Special guest: alto saxophone/flute player and conductor Roberto Sion (Brazil). Read more…

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